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White-cheeked Barbet

Megalaima viridis

Description:

Like many other barbets of Asia, these are green, sit still and perch upright making them difficult to spot. During the breeding season which begins at the start of summer their calls become loud and constant especially in the mornings.

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2 Comments

mhosadurga
mhosadurga 11 years ago

Nice series on white-cheeked Barbet feasting on a dragon fly...

bhargav.py
bhargav.py 11 years ago

Thnx MattMoore and Leana Lahom-Cristobal!

bhargav.py
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bhargav.py

Bhadravati, Karnataka, India

Spotted on Nov 8, 2012
Submitted on Nov 8, 2012

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