Thursday, March 18, 2010

Common Hoopoe

5 comments:

  1. i remember we used to see them in Thimphu as a kid but i haven't for a long time now

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  2. Hi Sonam

    You can still see them in Thimphu and other places in Bhutan. It is supposed to be extinct in the UK.

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  3. Yet another wonderful photo.
    I never realised that common hoppoe looks gorgeous.
    Cheers,

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  4. I'll agree with Sonam that the numbers of Hoopoe in Thimphu have dwindled considerably.
    You should click a picture when it just about lands from its flight. I am sure you have noticed how its tuft spreads like a punk's while doing that.
    Nice pic as usual :)

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  5. Hi Tongyal

    I do have a shot with its crown unfurled. Some one said that when they do that, they look like Roman soldiers. I havent had the time to look for that image - I will post it when I locate it.

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