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Upupa epops
Striking and very distinctive pigeon-sized bird. Black and white striped, broad and rounded wings; buffy-pink chest, neck and back. It shows a long, narrow and scimitar-like curved bill, and a distinctive buffy-pink crest with black tips This crest is usually kept folded, except briefly when landing, otherwise is unfolded rarely. Tail is broad, black with a white band.
Observed in small groups on edges of rich agricultural fields (vegetables, betel leaf, chilli, watermelon), joining that famous sandy beach of Cox's region.
Spotted on Mar 31, 2019
Submitted on Mar 31, 2019
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