[BirdPhotoIndia] Greater Cocucal was carrying Eucaliptus leaf to his nest.

In Month March,2015 and of Sep-Oct,2012, I have observed that Greater Cocucal was carrying Eucaliptus leaves, medicinal plant to his nest for 8-10 days. The pests like Lice, Ticks etc. are a major threat to lives of birds, especially nest raising chicks. Several species of birds have been observed intentionally or intuitively, to stack and line the nests with Aromatic and Pungent plant parts, like leaves, bark, flowers etc. for sanitation purpose. At Nigadi,Pune.

Regards,

Satish.