This photo was
shot at the current season last year and I saw this bird for first time only
then in our neighborhood. The bird is a kind of woodpecker called Black-Rumped
Falmeback or Lesser Goldenback, came perching the flame tree in front of our
house, but on next compound. I shot the bird from inside the home and through the
window’s grill, but I couldn't avoid the rods interrupted the picture since I took
it in hurry, I couldn't think of anything rather not to miss the chance.
The bird seems
to found widely among the Indian Subcontinent, has a typical woodpecker shape
and distinctive golden yellow wing and rump in black. The under parts are while
with dark chevron marks and the red crest on the fore-crown fascinated me
personally. Like any woodpeckers, this species has a straight pointed bill, a
stiff tail to provide support against tree trucks and feet with two toes
pointing forwards, and two backward.
I saw this woodpecker
couple of times in neighborhood after my first time shot with the bird, I also
got to capture few more pictures on the bird when it flew near last month and I
will post them later.
wow! gorgeous bird! a lot like our pileated woodpecker, but even more colorful!
ReplyDeletedefinitely a power shot..
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous shot!
ReplyDeletevery nice shot Jeevan!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird. I have seen this near my parents house, but not this close.
ReplyDeletereally power-shot...
ReplyDeleteit s been ages since i saw one of this kind ..
Nice looking bird, I too should start noticing the type of birds around my house!
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Wow what a beautiful bird! The Black-Rumped Falmeback is magnificent.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful picture of a beautiful bird. Well done!
ReplyDeleteMy first time view of this bird!
ReplyDeleteExcelente fotografia de belo pássaro....
ReplyDeleteUm abraço
Beutiful Jeevan!!))))
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful capture.
ReplyDeleteFantastic focus! A lovely capture!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot of that wonderful woodpecker. Sorry that you have MD, but you seem to be coping pretty well! Best wishes.
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