Harshith JV
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Paddyfield Pipit
© Harshith JV
Interesting behavior of pipit here holding to grasshopper but not swallowing the prey. Instead it was singing while holding it. And it approached closer to us. Maybe a courtship display.
Common names: Paddyfield Pipit
Scientific name: Anthus rufulus
Place: Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Date: February 28, 2021
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Paddyfield Pipit
© Harshith JV
Interesting behavior of pipit here holding to grasshopper but not swallowing the prey. Instead it was singing while holding it. And it approached closer to us. Maybe a courtship display.
Common names: Paddyfield Pipit
Scientific name: Anthus rufulus
Place: Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Date: February 28, 2021
File name: IMG_3989.enhanced.cropped.upload.JPG
889
views
37
faves
34
comments
Uploaded on May 2, 2021
Taken on February 28, 2021