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Lilac-breasted Roller Caracas caudatus
There must literally be millions of portraits of Lilac-breasted Rollers on Flickr. I just fancy this one!
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This image was captured on the Chobe River, near Kasane, northern Botswana, Southern Africa while on photo safari with CNP Safaris. www.cnpsafaris.com
The distinctive rounded wings of the Lapwing are displayed beautifully when it wheels around a winter sky in a massive flock. In spring, these flocks disperse and some birds breed in the UK. Listen out for their 'peewit' calls on grasslands and wetlands
The Gannet (Morus bassanus) - Adult gannets are large and bright white with black wingtips. They are distinctively shaped with a long neck and long pointed beak, long pointed tail, and long pointed wings. At sea they flap and then glide low over the water, often travelling in small groups. They feed by flying high and circling before plunging into the sea. They breed in significant numbers at only a few localities and so is an Amber List species.
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After having rescued Auburn and instructing Fred Duesenberg to build the Model J, E.L. Cord sought a distinctive medium-priced car to add to his growing product line. Unable to find a suitable design to buy, Cord set his engineers to work at creating an all-new car, internally designated “L-29.”
Never one to overlook the opportunity to create a sensation, Cord proposed that the new line adopt front-wheel drive, which enjoyed tremendous success in Harry Miller’s racing cars. Cord contacted Miller and purchased the rights to his front-drive system, which was refined for production by Cornelius Van Ranst, Leon Duray and Tommy Milton.
The L-29 was a breakthrough when announced, with production beginning in June 1929. Its front-wheel drive layout provided a lower ride height, along with a long hood necessitated by the drivetrain length. Al Leamy and his design staff took full advantage of the Front Drive’s distinctive layout, creating some of the most attractive and sporting bodies of the early 1930s in the process. As expected, these advanced and exceptional automobiles captured the imagination of celebrities and the public alike.
When the Cord Front Drive hit the market, hopes were high and aside from the expected teething problems with the Front Drive’s revolutionary drivetrain, the new L-29 was received enthusiastically. All that changed on Black Tuesday, with Cord particularly hard hit by the crisis. New on the market, with no established reputation and equipped with a radical new drivetrain, the L-29 struggled to gain the market recognition that its specifications, styling and aggressively low pricing deserved. As a result, only about 5,010 were produced between 1929 and 1932.
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125 bhp, 298.6 cu. in. Lycoming inline eight-cylinder engine, three-speed manual transmission, live axle front suspension with parallel quarter-elliptic leaf springs, live axle rear suspension with semi-elliptic leaf springs, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes, mounted inboard at the front. Wheelbase: 137.5"
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NOTE: Not being one to leave my pictures completely untouched, I just had to make some minor adjustments (a/k/a ‘edits’). The original car, as shown at the 2016 Grand Classics event at the Gilmore Museum, did not have white wall tires. So me, being me, I felt this car needed a bit of extra pizzazz and therefore, the white wall tires. If the owner should happen to see this picture, I am trusting he will not be offended. As a matter of fact, I am rather hoping he will go out, buy and install white wall tires on this car.
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The big copper dome of Old Supreme Court which turned green due to oxidisation is one of the distinctive features of the old Supreme Court building. This building was the last Classical architecture building to be built on the former British colony. Hopefully it will remain as one of the finest monuments ever preserved in Singapore.
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A beautiful medium sized resident raptor of the country found throughout the year in grassland areas and open forests. This is a relatively easy hawk to identify due to its distinctive white-eye. The birds tend to sit on tall perches for long periods and soar on thermals while hunting.
Sighted this in an amazing grassland that is all but gone due to trespassing and development. It was ironic to see the bird on this sign since the land all around this sign was already occupied. The area hosts some unique wildlife like the Indian Fox, Jackal and a wolf along with many raptors and migrant harriers - last year that place was the biggest roosting place for harriers in the state. This year, smooth top roads are laid by some real estate builder. And the harriers have just started coming!
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The distinctive peaks of Mount Maroon and Mount Barney are prominent peaks in Mount Barney National Park. But they are only two among others including Mount May, Mount Lindesay, Mount Ernest, Mount Ballow and Mount Clunie.
These rugged peaks are the remains of the ancient Focal Peak Shield Volcano which erupted 24 million years ago. Mount Barney (1359M) is the second highest peak in South East Queensland.
Many rare and unusual plant species grow in the park including the endangered Mt Maroon wattle Acacia saxicola, the near-threatened bell-fruited mallee Eucalyptus codonocarpa, and the vulnerable bush pea Pultenaea whiteana and Hillgrove gum Eucalyptus michaeliana.
Most of Mount Barney National Park is in the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area.
Facial tattoos hold diverse cultural significance, ranging from traditional markings of identity and status to modern expressions of individuality and belonging. In some Indigenous cultures, they represent a connection to heritage, spiritual beliefs, and life accomplishments, while in others, they mark milestones like marriage or the transition to womanhood. However, face tattoos have also been stigmatized, particularly in Western cultures, and their modern use can be seen as a way to challenge societal norms or express personal identity.
Mid Devon show, 2025.
Very distinctive humminbird; both sexes have mossy green bodies and bold white throats and bellies. The bill is bicolored with a red lower mandible. Found in a variety of habitats such as forest edge, plantations, and gardens, mostly in the lowlands. Often visits feeders. Call is an irregular dry “chip.”
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With a distinctive profile from a long decurved bill, this bristle-thighed curlew is hard to miss. Its name sake bristle feathers around the thighs are the field mark that differentiates it from the similar looking whimbrel. Considered indigenous in Hawaii and known as kioea, this migrant winters in Hawaii and much further south in French Polynesia where it prefers undisturbed short grass fields and sandy shorelines. Nesting in western Alaska and eastern Siberia, some of the French Polynesian cohort selects Hawaii as a mid-migration rest stop.
Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The distinctive shape of Bennachie is a landmark that’s meant ‘home’ for thousands of years. People have lived in a fort carved into the hill top, and in radical farming settlements on its slopes. They’ve quarried its stone to build houses, and spun yarns about devils and giants who built its tracks or threw its giant boulders in fits of anger. Bennachie Centre is the perfect place to start exploring this much-loved hill and the forests that surround it. Trails vary from a gentle route though the woodland to demanding treks in open country, and in the visitor centre you can find out all about Bennachie’s history and wildlife. The centre is one of four sites around Bennachie, each with their own distinctive character and different trails to try. Our guide map of Bennachie shows them all, with details of the trails you can follow. scotland.forestry.gov.uk/visit/bennachie-centre
A distinctive looking bunting around 15-16 cms long and found in rocky habitats in parts of Northern, Western and Central India. The bird is rare pretty in much of South India though. They are also found in a large range across China and South Asia as per ebird.
The bird is impossible to miss since the colors are quite unique and distinctive. It prefers rocky terrain and is usually found on the slopes foraging on the ground looking for grain. The female too has a crest though it is much smaller, and the overall body color is a dull olive color.
We sighted the bird on some rocky terrain and spent a bit of time hearing its calls and watching it forage in the bush. This is the nesting season and hence the birds are quite audible. It was taking off from the rocks and flying to a bush around 20 feet away hunting insects and coming back again to the same place. Suspect it was building a nest, but we couldn't sight one.
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The distinctive blue tanks of the Humber - Kingsbury fuel flow pass through Primrose Hill . Due to strike restrictions the empty return was running as the 6Z16 Toton - Humber with 60015.
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Priests Cove is distinctively Cornish; a rocky beach with the remains of the Victorian mining industry and fishermen’s sheds overgrown by wild flowers. A scenic and south-facing pebble beach that has nothing do with clergy. The name, as story goes, is actually a mistake. Priest's Cove was originally known as St Just Cove or Porth Ust in Cornish. This was subsequently shortened to “Por Us” Cove and when Ordnance Survey mapped the remote area for the first time, they mistakenly named it Priest’s Cove and the name stuck.
A small fishing bay with a quaint slipway, it sits in the crook of Cape Cornwall, overlooked by its imposing cliffs. Owned and cared for by the National Trust, Cape Cornwall is part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site and has been shaped by the full fury of the untamed Atlantic. Despite the wild and rugged nature of this coastline, a small man-made tidal pool has been built amongst the rocks in the cove.
The blackcap is a distinctive greyish warbler, the male has a black cap, and the female a chestnut one. Its delightful fluting song has earned it the name 'northern nightingale'. Although primarily a summer visitor birds from Germany and north-east Europe are increasingly spending the winter in the UK
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Red-capped Robin
Scientific Name: Petroica goodenovii
Description: The male Red-capped Robin is black above and white below with a distinctive scarlet-red cap, white shoulders, and a red breast that contrasts strongly with a black throat. The black wing is barred white and the tail is black with white edges. Females are quite different in appearance: grey-brown above and off-white below, with a reddish cap, brown-black wings barred buff to white, and some have faint red on the breast. Young birds are similar to females but are streaked white above, have an pale buff wing bar and their breast and sides are streaked or mottled dark-brown.
Similar species: The Red-capped Robin is the smallest red robin. It can be distinguished from other red robins by the unique red cap in the male, and by the dull red cap in the female. Males are similar to the Crimson Chat, Epthianura tricolor, but this species has a white throat, a white eye, is not as plump and lacks the white wing streak.
Distribution: The Red-capped Robin is found from Queensland (rarely above latitude 20°S), through New South Wales, mainly west of the Great Dividing Range, to Victoria and South Australia. Also found in Western Australia in inland regions north to the Pilbara region, rarely being seen on south coast or far south-west. An isolated population occurs on Rottnest Island. Widespread in Northern Territory south of latitude 20°S. The Red-capped Robin will visit areas along the east coast during droughts.
Habitat: The Red-capped Robin is found in most inland habitats that have tall trees or shrubs, such as eucalypt, acacia and cypress pine woodlands. It is mainly found in the arid and semi-arid zones, south of the Tropics, with some extension into coastal regions. The species is seen on farms with scattered trees, as well as vineyards and orchards. It is only occasionally reported in gardens.
Seasonal movements: Partial seasonal migrant, moving to more open areas in winter, usually in south of range.
Feeding: The Red-capped Robin feeds on insects and other invertebrates. It forages on the ground or in low vegetation, and will often perch on a stump or fallen branch, darting down to take insects from the ground. Can be seen in mixed feeding flocks with other small insect-eating birds such as Willie Wagtails, Rufous Whistlers and Black-faced Woodswallows.
Breeding: Red-capped Robins breed in pairs within a breeding territory established and defended by the male. The male sings from perches around the boundary of the territory to deter other Red-capped Robins and also other robin species, such as the Scarlet Robin, P. multicolor. The female chooses a nest site in a tree-fork and builds an open, cup-shaped nest of bark, grass, and rootlets, bound together with spider web, lined with soft materials and often camoflaged with lichen, bark and mosses. The male feeds the female during nest-building and incubation. The female incubates the eggs alone and both sexes feed the young. Once the young have fledged, they may remain in their parents' territories for up to one and a half months before dispersing. Nests may be parasitised by cuckoos. Predators of nestlings include the Grey Shrike-thrush, Colluricincla harmonica, and the Grey Butcherbird, Craticus torquatus.
Research by the Australian Museum (Major et al., 1999) has shown that male Red-capped Robin density is much lower in small, linear bushland remnants than in large non-linear remnants. The small remnants represented a higher risk of predation, making them much less suitable as breeding habitat.
Calls: Males sing with characteristic dry, repeated trill: 'dit-dit-drr-it'. Both sexes have a 'tick' call.
Average size: 12cm
Average weight: 9g
Breeding season: June to January
Clutch Size: Two or three; occasionally one, rarely four.
Incubation: 13 days
Nestling Period: 14 days
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Land's End. Southern Outer Banks. A decade ago, much of this was all Atlantic Ocean. Proof, the Outer Banks of North Carolina is always changing.
The distinctively shaped Turtleback Mountain is a much-loved area for hikers—at 1520 feet, it is the second-highest summit in the San Juan Islands. While on the Adventuress Schooner, It was pointed out to me as a land mark for use in navigation. For this image, I combined my San Juan Islands photo with two of my photos to have two boats from Port Townsend’s Wooden Boat festival enjoying strong wind here. This was done with standard Photoshop methods. Ai is very energy wasteful so none was used.
The great tit is a distinctive bird with a black head and neck, prominent white cheeks, olive upperparts and yellow underparts, with some variation amongst the numerous subspecies. It is predominantly insectivorous in the summer, but will consume a wider range of food items in the winter months, including small hibernating bats.[2] Like all tits it is a cavity nester, usually nesting in a hole in a tree. The female lays around 12 eggs and incubates them alone, although both parents raise the chicks. In most years the pair will raise two broods. The nests may be raided by woodpeckers, squirrels and weasels and infested with fleas, and adults may be hunted by sparrowhawks. The great tit has adapted well to human changes in the environment and is a common and familiar bird in urban parks and gardens. The great tit is also an important study species in ornitholog
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.
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Autumn is here.
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The Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra) is a common, distinctive waterbird known for its all-black plumage and a conspicuous white bill and frontal shield, which gives rise to the phrase "as bald as a coot". A member of the rail family (Rallidae), it is found across Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of North Africa.
Appearance: Adults are entirely sooty-black with a bright white bill and a "shield" or blaze on their forehead. They have striking red eyes. Their feet are a distinguishing feature, with large, lobed toes that help them swim effectively and walk on land, unlike the webbed feet of ducks.
Feet: Unlike ducks, which have webbed feet, coots have large, grey, lobed toes. These lobes help them swim efficiently and also allow them to walk and run well on land or soft, muddy ground.
Size: They are around 36-38 cm in length with a wingspan of 70-80 cm.
Habitat: Coots are widespread and commonly found on shallow, still or slow-moving freshwater bodies such as lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and canals, often in urban park settings.
Wood Duck (male).
17 to 20 inches in length. A crested, multicolored duck. The male is patterned in iridescent greens, purples and blues with a distinctive white chin patch and face stripes with a mainly red bill and long tail. The female is grayish with a broad white eye ring.
They inhabit wooded rivers and ponds and wooded swamps. VIsits freshwater marshes in late summer and fall.
They range from British Columbia east to Nova Scotia and south to California and Montana in the west and Texas and Florida in the East. They are not in the Rocky Mountains nor the Great Plains. They winter near the Pacific Coast in the west north to Washington and in the east allong the East Coast north to New Jersey.
Kensington Metropark, Livingston County, Michigan.
The distinctive red-brown fur and long bushy tail of the fox are a familiar sight almost everywhere in the British Isles. Foxes are intelligent, adaptable mammals, opportunistic, with unfussy palates, and they make use of a wide range of habitats, including those of towns and cities. They are social animals, living in family groups of a breeding pair, together with cubs in the spring, and sometimes other subordinate juveniles and adults. The latter are usually young born the previous year and help with the rearing of cubs, feeding, grooming and playing with them. Each group occupies a territory, which is marked with urine and scats. Dens (called ‘earths’) may be dug in banks or make use of (disused or occupied) badger setts or old rabbit burrows. In urban areas, favoured sites for dens are under buildings or sheds, and in overgrown gardens and cemeteries.
Foxes hunt and scavenge with keen senses of smell and hearing, and probably use the latter to locate earthworms, which can make up a large part of their diet.
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Everest (middle) with the distinctive shape of the Abu Dablem (right) on this classic trek.
I’ve been looking back through images of when I did Everest Base Camp trek in Christmas 2014, only a few months before the big earthquake they had. A very different Xmas to most as we reached base camp on Christmas Day, plus we weren’t allowed an alcoholic drink in the 14 days of trekking too!
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10:09hrs Spotted during dog walk in nature reserve/country park in Cambridgeshire.
Lack of larval foodplants and elms, has caused decline. The White-letter Hairstreak butterflies are usually found around treetops or visiting bramble flowers to feed, in S and C England. Wingspan around 35mm...you can see that compared to the bramble bud, the butterfly is quite small!
I took several photos...this particular butterfly was very active on this bramble...this particular photo was the better one, to show the distinctive white 'W' on the hind underwing.
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These distinctive clouds are always cause for concern since they indicate turbulence in the atmosphere and are often associated with cumulonimbus clouds that spawn severe storms. There were tornados spotted across Iowa today, but luckily none near here. However, we did have heavy thunderstorms throughout the day with torrential downpours along with dangerous lightning. By the way, mammatus in Latin means udders or breasts.
A distinctive, large white wading bird with a spatula for a bill. Adult has short crest, yellowish breast patch. First year has paler bill, with fine black wingtips visible in flight. Sleeping birds have horizontal posture and bulging neck, vs. more vertical stance of egrets. Found in wetlands with shallow water (including tidal flats), where feeds by sweeping its bill side-to-side for crustaceans and small fish. May be confused with egrets when sleeping, but note stockier, more thickset overall appearance.
Staple.
The Turtle Doves have returned to Staple. There were 3 feeding in the field and one was purring from a nearby tree, so 4 birds at least.
The turtle dove is the UK's fastest declining bird species and is on the brink of extinction here.
In the UK now they are mainly a bird of southern and eastern England although their range does extend further north and west. Best looked for in woodland edges, hedgerows and open land with scattered bushes. These birds are more often heard than seen and their distinctive, gentle, purring song has long been a characteristic sound of summer.
The closeup of a Poinsettia leave with a distinctive pattern and color, in its colorful surrounding in a beautiful garden in Kodaikanal, India
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Distinctive black and white plumage.Inhabits deciduous woodland and shady gardens, mostly in C.and S.E Europe.Many thanks for looking at my pictures.
Bryce Canyon National Park (/braɪs/) is a national park of the United States located in southwestern Utah. The major feature of the park is Bryce Canyon, which despite its name, is not a canyon, but a collection of giant natural amphitheaters along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Bryce is distinctive due to geological structures called hoodoos, formed by frost weathering and stream erosion of the river and lake bed sedimentary rock. The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks provide spectacular views for park visitors. Bryce Canyon National Park is much smaller and sits at a much higher elevation than nearby Zion National Park. The rim at Bryce varies from 8,000 to 9,000 feet (2,400 to 2,700 m). - Wikipedia
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Polygaloides chamaebuxus is a small shrub that grows mainly above ground, in rocky terrain and in forests. Its flowers are very distinctive: they have a kind of yellow or reddish protuberance protruding outwards, adorned at the top with white or bright pink petals.
Its distinctive leaves and opposing branches make the Green Ash tree a delight for any landscape, in any environment. We present the Green Ash exclusively at Shiny Shabby, June 20th through July 15th.
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Hilltop church with distinctive blue mosaic domes & dramatic views over the Mediterranean Sea.
This maze of cobbled narrow and crooked streets with glimpses of the bay is one of the better features of the town. Other sights include the church of La Mare de Déu del Consol ("Our Lady of Solace"), easily identifiable by its picturesque blue and white domes, tiled with glazed ceramics. There are numerous quaint restaurants near the church, some with a view over the Mediterranean. Note that, if visiting by car, you will need to park several blocks away from the church area as the immediately surrounding area is either off limits to cars and/or the streets are so narrow and steep (or have stairs) that cars cannot pass. Wikipedia
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The Kromfohrlander is a medium-sized companion breed that is sensitive, loving and loyal to its owners. He has a distinctive 'smile' and will sneeze to greet you. Pronunciation of the breed is "krome-for-lahn-dair."
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Prompt: Cyndi Lauper dressed as a court jester in colorful motley fool attire.
Lauper is known for her distinctive image, featuring a variety of hair colors and eccentric clothing, and for her powerful and distinctive four-octave singing range. She has been celebrated for her humanitarian work, particularly as an advocate for LGBT rights in the United States. Her charitable efforts were acknowledged in 2013 when she was invited as a special guest to attend U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration. Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper (born June 22, 1953) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and activist. Her career has spanned over 40. I love her flambpyant style and a few of her songs too.
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A large and distinctive thrush that we saw in groups of 10-15 birds during our trip to Himachal Pradesh. They were seen a in number of places in the countryside foraging on the ground or perched on the trees. The male has a distinctive black face and black color from the head / chin to the breast area and sports a greyish / blackish tail. The one in this picture is a female.
About 25cms long, there are found in the Himalyan forests in India, but they have pretty wide across much of asia and parts of Europe. They are found in a variety of habitats much like other thrushes including coniferous forests, edges of rivers and streams, dry woods, and even deciduous forests. I think they are migrants during winters when like most thrushes they get down to lower altitudes. The diet is mostly insects like beetles, grasshoppers, caterpillars, and a bit of berries too.
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Noticed this 'Distinctive' Abandoned Farmhouse Building yesterday when driving home from my permitted extended 5 mile drive and daily Lockdown Exercise.
You might wonder why the intro...well I was intrigued to learn more, so I returned on foot today and 'Socially Distancing' enquired locally as to its name and history - without success.
So after further Web Research via Wikipedia tonight, I've since discovered the following...It's a Late 16th Century or early 17th Century Grade II Listed Building on the Coed Coch (English - Red Wood) Estate - located 2KM West of the villages of Betws yn Rhos and 0.5KM South of Dolwen.
It's a one-and-a-half storey Farmhouse with whitewashed rubble walls and elevations with a corrugated iron roof said to conceal the remains of a thatched roof.
Sadly the whitewash is in a very poor state. If you enlarge the image you'll see what I mean. Couldn't take any further shots today as not only was the light much poorer but also the Estate's Farmer had moved a large flock of sheep into the field for lambing so I didn't want to cause them distress.
It's surprising just what new and fascinating discoveries are on your doorstep - earlier this year it was a 4,000 year old Yew Tree - now this!
Distinctive orange tail, best seen when flashed open or in flight. Varies considerably within range. Western birds are darker overall; male is slaty blackish, female smoky grayish overall. Eastern males have extensive orange on the underparts, and females are warm brown. Occupies varied open habitats, often but not always with a rocky component. Feeds mainly on or near the ground, perching rather upright; sings from prominent perches. eBird
distinctive perch at Low Barns NR.
Great spotted woodpecker
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A small babbler, distinctive looking, found in areas with lots of scrubs. This is a common bird that we often sight in a variety of places, around the bushes adjacent to waterbodies and forests / thick wooded areas. This is a small bird, around a man's palm. They are quite agile and keep moving all the time. The picture shows their natural habitat - which is deep underbush and shrubs. They keep hopping from branch to branch usually less than a 1-2 feet from the ground.
I sighted 3 of them on the steps leading a thick wooded area. The day was bright already and they came to edge of the bush where I shot this picture. They quickly disappeared into the dark undergrowth behind them where we couldn't follow them.
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