The firmiana malayana or mata lembu, remains here in testimony to man's care-less-ness - its tree had since been felled. Let not the birds leave too.

Thursday, 17 March 2022

Songbird of the hill

 One simply cannot ignore its calls, and this one did so relentlessly although I could not hear any response, perhaps the reason for that persistence.

Those who know it know it by its name.

And this one looks stunning, fresh and pristine, glossy blue-black above and rich orange-rufous below.





And how its diagnostic feature, its namesake stood out.




Another distinct feature, its long graduated tail.






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