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Rufous Treepie

Dendrocitta vagabunda

Photo by surekha
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Field Notes

Description:

Common bird in the area whose loud calls are familiar throughout the day. Always spotted at the bird feeders in the backyard.

Notes:

We love its beautiful tail and the way it makes different calling sounds, that feels like scolding sometimes :)

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Rufous Treepie

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Comments (9)
HemaShah
this is a lovely pic. The bird is pretty in real too.
surekha
Thank you all for the favorites!
surekha
Thanks, Jemma! Its the same on both the feet. Pls take a look at the last pic I've uploaded just now.
HemaShah
lovely bird. It has one finger pointing backwards,on the foot?

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PublishedAugust 14, 2013

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