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Common Hawk-cuckoo (or) Brainfever Bird
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Common Hawk-cuckoo (or) Brainfever Bird (Hierococcyx varius)

During their breeding season in summer males produce loud, repetitive three note calls that are well-rendered as brain-fever, the second note being longer and higher pitched.
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Habitat
garden land, groves of tree, deciduous and semi-evergreen forests
Location
Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
Date taken
Dec 2016
Scientific name
Hierococcyx varius
Equipment used
Canon 1200D 55-250mm IS II
delia todd
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What a great picture you've taken of this hawk-cuckoo Vijay.

The leaves make for a really interesting background too - many thanks.

A merry Christmas and happy New Year to you and your family.
 
Stanley Jones
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A lovely frontal view of this smashing bird. Top marks Vijay. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
 

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