A Scaly Breasted Cupwing inside the bush
A small distinctive bird of around 9 cms found in the underbush in the forests of the Himalayan region in India, South East Asia and Eastern Asia. They are a delightful species really small and quite beautiful. This was a lifer and one we were eagerly looking for. I wasn't prepared for its size as I imagined it to be the size of a quail, but it not even half the size of a quail.
We sighted a few on the roadside in the forest areas - we thought they were ground birds (they are!), but within seconds they climbed to the mid-canopy just by jumping around and not flying. They prefer the deep dark bushes where they forage and hunt the insects, larvae and worms in the mossy ground.
Thanks in advance for your views, faves and feedback - much appreciated.
A Scaly Breasted Cupwing inside the bush
A small distinctive bird of around 9 cms found in the underbush in the forests of the Himalayan region in India, South East Asia and Eastern Asia. They are a delightful species really small and quite beautiful. This was a lifer and one we were eagerly looking for. I wasn't prepared for its size as I imagined it to be the size of a quail, but it not even half the size of a quail.
We sighted a few on the roadside in the forest areas - we thought they were ground birds (they are!), but within seconds they climbed to the mid-canopy just by jumping around and not flying. They prefer the deep dark bushes where they forage and hunt the insects, larvae and worms in the mossy ground.
Thanks in advance for your views, faves and feedback - much appreciated.