An Indian Blackbird foraging near a wet patch in the woods
A resident Indian bird not common, but sighted occasionally in wooded and forest areas. The bird is endemic to Southern India and is also thought to locally migrate between various habitats.
This bird is a member of the Thrush Family and looks exactly similar to the Tickell's Thrush (rarer for us) and confusion prevails on sighting since they both share the same habitat and even behaviours. But these birds have a distinct eye-ring with a patch of orange post-orbital skin, and orange feet which differentiates them from the Thrushes. Both the species are often found on the forest ground usually throughout the day around wet soggy areas, walking and looking for insects. Early in the mornings, they tend to be seen on high perches like this one. I am quite happy with this shot of the male since I didn't have one before.
Many thanks in advance for your views and feedback. Much appreciated.
An Indian Blackbird foraging near a wet patch in the woods
A resident Indian bird not common, but sighted occasionally in wooded and forest areas. The bird is endemic to Southern India and is also thought to locally migrate between various habitats.
This bird is a member of the Thrush Family and looks exactly similar to the Tickell's Thrush (rarer for us) and confusion prevails on sighting since they both share the same habitat and even behaviours. But these birds have a distinct eye-ring with a patch of orange post-orbital skin, and orange feet which differentiates them from the Thrushes. Both the species are often found on the forest ground usually throughout the day around wet soggy areas, walking and looking for insects. Early in the mornings, they tend to be seen on high perches like this one. I am quite happy with this shot of the male since I didn't have one before.
Many thanks in advance for your views and feedback. Much appreciated.