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Coppersmith Barbet

Megalaima haemacephala

Photo by Atul
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Description:

The Coppersmith Barbet is a bird with crimson forehead and throat which is best known for its metronomic call that has been linked to a coppersmith striking metal with a hammer.
These birds are found in abundance in gardens, groves and forests. They mostly like to eat fruits, flowers and occasionally eat insects also.

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Comments (10)
Atul
Thanks Yuko and cranbrook :-)
Atul
Thank you Nuwan Sachin Glen and Satyen !
Atul
yes indeed Hema !!
HemaShah
Also known as "Tuk Tukiya" Was declared as the official bird of Mumbai in the year 2010.

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PublishedMarch 7, 2013

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