The Barred Jungle Owlet with his mate. They were perched on the jackfruit tree growing in the backyard. The leaf of the banana did come in the way but I feel that it somehow enhances this particular photo. I did try to change the angle to get a better shot, but they resented my attentions and flew off.
Tags: panasonic lumix dmcfz8 fz8 fauna bird backyard barred jungle owlet barred jungle owlet jungle owlet glaucidium radiatum pair couple malabaricum glaucidium radiatum malabaricum
© All Rights Reserved
Often seen in the backyard but usually in the cooler months. This was clicked in the morning a few days back with the sun behind the bird. These owlets are mainly active at dawn and dusk, but are known to call and fly during daytime as well. The call is distinctive and consists of an increasingly rapid series of prao..prao.prao-prao-prao that rises and fades in volume to end abruptly. When detected, they are often mobbed by Drongos, Treepies and Sunbirds. I have seen one being driven off by a White-throated Kingfisher as they are rivals lookng for similar prey. Their small size and dark brown barred with white plumage makes them appear like a dead tree stump thus offering them excellent camouflage. They perch on branches that offer a good view of the surroundings and are often seen closely scanning the ground for prey. Diet consists of insects, small birds, reptiles and rodents.
Tags: panasonic lumix dmcfz8 fz8 fauna bird backyard barred jungle owlet barred jungle owlet glaucidium radiatum malabaricum glaucidium radiatum malabaricum
More photos of the new visitor to my backyard, the Barred Jungle Owlet. Being the height of the monsoons the light was poor but yet I managed to get a few good shots. The bark-coloured plumage and low profile makes them hard to detect. As their name suggests, they are not usually found near human habitation. They are partial to teak and mixed forests.
Tags: panasonic lumix dmcfz8 fz8 fauna bird barred jungle owlet jungle owlet barred jungle owlet glaucidium radiatum malabaricum glaucidium radiatum malabaricum
One more shot of the Jungle Owlet. Very hard to detect due to its bark-coloured plumage and low profile. The Jungle Owlet lacks ear-tufts as can be seen in this photo. Food consists of lizards, frogs, rodents, insects and small birds.
Tags: panasonic lumix dmcfz8 fz8 fauna bird backyard barred jungle owlet barred jungle owlet glaucidium radiatum malabaricum glaucidium radiatum malabaricum
© All Rights Reserved
This bird had visited the backyard the same time last year. So this time I got a few more shots of it. To know more about the bird click here.
Tags: panasonic lumix dmcfz8 fz8 fauna bird backyard barred jungle owlet barred jungle owlet glaucidium radiatum malabaricum glaucidium radiatum malabaricum
© All Rights Reserved