Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Babblers Babble......

Yellow-billed Babbler(Turdoides affinis) is  a very common and widely spread bird in Sri Lanka, which roam open vegetation and home gardens in small flocks. These birds are quite tolerant of human  presence. I see them in my garden almost everyday, hopping about the ground in search of food, preening and relaxing,  and mostly chattering nonstop! These are omnivorous birds and would eat just about anything.
A post for World Bird Wednesday , ABC Wednesday 


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Location: Kurunegala, Sri Lanka

32 comments:

  1. Ryan AnkenyMay 17, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Interesting bird. Can't say we have anything like it here. :)

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  2. TexWisGirlMay 17, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    they remind me a bit of our grackles without the black irridescence.

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  3. ShifanMay 17, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    I like 1st picture most. It is different & interesting. :X

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  4. eileeninmdMay 17, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Great shots, I agree with texwisgirl. They remind me of our grackles.

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  5. FABMay 17, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Similar eating habits like our Corvids!

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  6. SpringmanMay 17, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    That looks like a very sturdy bird no wonder it is so successful. Great stuff!

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  7. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Great close ups!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  8. holdingmomentsMay 17, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Sound a bit like our Starlings lol

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  9. Roger Owen GreenMay 17, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Ah, R is for RELAXING would be appropriate.
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  10. AnonymousMay 17, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Great captures! I'm wondering what is his eye color?

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  11. photowannabeMay 17, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Really enjoyed your photos of the bird. Thank you.

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  12. theconstantwalkerMay 18, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Great images of a new bird for me.

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  13. mickMay 18, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Great photos of a very interesting bird.

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  14. EG CameraGirlMay 18, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    For sure it doesn't seem to mind you being so close!

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  15. Mike B.May 18, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    Interesting. Sounds a lot like starlings...

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  16. PatMay 18, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    Great captures! He does have a rather intense gaze!

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  17. FjällripanMay 18, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    He looks a little angry...beautiful photo.

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  18. MerylMay 18, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Confused about your letter choice, the the bird is cool!

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  19. CarlettaMay 18, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Great shots! I love the feather detail you were able to capture in the first shot.

    Thanks for your visit.

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  20. Stewart MMay 18, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Hi there - thanks for vistiting me! Interesting bird. Nice picture.

    Stewart M - Australia

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  21. Hootin AnniMay 18, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    I love birding and traveling around in search of a bird for photographing....this share of yours is especially good for me!! Love their eyes!!

    Beach...catcus blossom

    Have a grand day!

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  22. TammyMay 18, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    I don't think he likes you watching him...boy, that look he is giving you in that first shot...haha.

    I gave up Wild wing Wednesday because there is another wednesday bird challenge. I'd love to have you join in on "behind the camera", though. I'm sure you have a lot of stories to tell!

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  23. Bill S.May 18, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    The great thing about this site is we get to see a lot of birds we don't normally see. Great pictures and a very interesting bird.

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  24. Anjana GunawardenaMay 18, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Nice shots, Amila!

    I’m sure he gave you enough poses as they normally do :D

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  25. FotokarusellenMay 18, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Very intersting. Great shots!

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  26. Malgorzata IngstadMay 19, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    What a lovely series of shots!I really enjoyed your little babler, especially on the video. I am your follower now!

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  27. NatureFootstepMay 19, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    great shots of a bird new to me. :)

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  28. RebeccaMay 19, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Great photos! LOVED the video-nice touch :)

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  29. Stuart PriceMay 20, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    They remind me of the Brown Eared Bulbuls we get here in Japan.......

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  30. NicoleMay 20, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    I love that third shot, they looks o fierce :)!

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  31. Amila KanchanaMay 20, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Hi folks, I'm so glad that you all like our Babblers!
    Marissa,The eyes are a beautiful watery blue,it's a pity that none of the shots shows it! :(

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  32. AnonymousMay 22, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Love that third photo with the color contrast! Lovely bird.

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