A Rare Black Throated Munia foraging on the road!
Another rarity that we sighted during this recent trip. These birds are found in South India and Sri Lanka albeit in a very small range. It is a bit common in the forests of Western Hills and in a small part of the Eastern Hill range in our neighbouring state.
This is a lifer and we found this in the most unexpected way on the road while returning. It is the only munia found close to forests and I confused it for a common one. The birds were found foraging on the roadsides walking on the road and flying away into the bushes on the side. I had time to lay down on the roadside for a few shots and requested the few vehicles passing on the narrow road to give me a minute or two for shots which they obliged.
Thanks in advance for your views and feedback. Much appreciated.
A Rare Black Throated Munia foraging on the road!
Another rarity that we sighted during this recent trip. These birds are found in South India and Sri Lanka albeit in a very small range. It is a bit common in the forests of Western Hills and in a small part of the Eastern Hill range in our neighbouring state.
This is a lifer and we found this in the most unexpected way on the road while returning. It is the only munia found close to forests and I confused it for a common one. The birds were found foraging on the roadsides walking on the road and flying away into the bushes on the side. I had time to lay down on the roadside for a few shots and requested the few vehicles passing on the narrow road to give me a minute or two for shots which they obliged.
Thanks in advance for your views and feedback. Much appreciated.