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Greater coucal
drkishore

Greater coucal (Centropus sinensis)

Frequent around these parts... have a rather deep resonant ominous call... lumbering gait.. and not so pretty when soggy wet.... we would venture out only a little distance when the rain turned into a fine drizzle........otherwise stayed put in the car and lowered our windows for a quick capture or two..... the inside of the car became quite wet with rain lashing about!! Back home used the hair dryer to dry up the lens and camera!!!
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Habitat
Fresh water habitat
Location
Koleru lake, Andhra Pradesh, India
Date taken
July 15, 2018
Scientific name
Centropus sinensis
Equipment used
Nikon D750, Sigma 150-600S
KC Foggin
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Wow Kish! That is some awesome wing and tail display you've captured on this preening coucal!
 
Kits
Oh he does look bedraggled and wet! A great capture, Kish.
 
Stanley Jones
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Excellent capture and picture of this beauty utilizing its preening gland (Uropygial gland). Great work in the down pour. TFS Kish!
 

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