Monday, September 1, 2014

(delhibirdpix) Asian Koel juvs. pestering foster parent for food


Species: House Crow (Corvus splendeus) Adult and Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopacea) Juveniles

Date: 31st August 2014.

Location: Sandi Bird Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh. India

Habitat: Open Forest

Status: Least Concern.

Remarks: A classic case of brood parasitism where the major host (House Crow) is urged by two (Asian Koel) juveniles to feed them, while the foster parent looks stumped.  

 


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