Sunday, September 12, 2010

[BirdPhotoIndia] My first Brown Shrike of the year

Hi
sharing the  pics of my first Brown shrike (Lanius cristatus) of the year 2010.
After a long journey from the Himalayas, this handsome migrant has finally reached its winter destination Kolkata.
I was peering through my window today morning, when i suddenly found this Brown Shrike perched on a dry palm stick in the meadow. I was thrilled to see this winter visitor...
From the exposed perch, it was keeping a sharp lookout for its prey (insects and lizards), and also turning its head (as seen in pics) in different directions.
With its large head and the heavy hooked bill, this bird really looks like a miniature falcon.
 
Wish a warm welcome to Mr.Shrike....
 
Shantanu  : )
 

Shantanu Bhattacharya.
M.Sc (Zoology)
University of Calcutta.
Teaching Faculty.
Dept. of Biology.
Vivekananda Mission School(ICSE).
Joka. Kolkata.

 

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