Coppersmith (Megalaima haemacephala)

[dolina]

Coppersmith Barbet,(Megalaima haemacephala), by alabang, on Flickr

The Coppersmith Barbet, Crimson-breasted Barbet or Coppersmith (Megalaima haemacephala), is a bird with crimson forehead and throat which is best known for its metronomic call that has been likened to a coppersmith striking metal with a hammer. It is a resident found in the Indian Subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. Like other barbets, they chisel out a hole inside a tree to build their nest. They are mainly fruit eating but will take sometimes insects, especially winged termites.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coppersmith_barbet

Location: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Univers...ppines_Diliman

[DeeGee]

Re: Coppersmith (Megalaima haemacephala)

Am I the only one that thinks that the bird is not going to be able to get out of that hole?

[tesarver]

Re: Coppersmith (Megalaima haemacephala)

Looks like a tight squeeze. Nice shot

Tom

[dolina]

Re: Coppersmith (Megalaima haemacephala)

Thanks Dee and Tom


Original frame.


Original Frame by alabang, on Flickr

[dolina]

Re: Coppersmith (Megalaima haemacephala)


Coppersmith (Megalaima haemacephala) by alabang, on Flickr

[dolina]

Re: Coppersmith (Megalaima haemacephala)

Many may be surprised by this but this is my first owl, ever. So pardon the rather ugly image quality.


Philippine Scops Owl (Otus megalotis) by alabang, on Flickr

The Philippine scops owl (Otus megalotis) is a common owl, endemic to the Philippines, belonging to the family of the typical owls Strigidae. Everett's scops owl and Negros scops owls were formerly considered conspecific.

Philippine scops owls prey at night on insects. They live alone or in monogamous pairs. They breed throughout the year, laying clutches of 1-2 eggs. They nest in trees holes in lowland forests of Luzon, Catanduanes and Marinduque.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_scops_owl

Location: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Univers...ppines_Diliman