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Rufous Sibia
PAKHI DEKHUN PAKHI CHINUN # 456 (Observe the Bird and recognize).RUFOUS SIBIS..[From a Photograph of SOMSHRI PATNAIK] ... WATERCOLOUR ...A4...2014... The rufous sibia (Heterophasia capistrata) is a species of bird in the Leiothrichidae family. It feeds on berries and insects.
It is found in the northern parts of the Indian subcontinent, ranging across India, Nepal and Bhutan. Its natural habitat is the temperate forests of the Lower to Middle Himalayas. The species has an unmistakable appearance with its rufous-dominated colouration and black head, and is often seen with its crest raised. It is a vigorous, melodious singer.[INFO:WIKIPEDIA]
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Heterophasia capistrata
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This is such a lovely picture of a bird we don't often see coming in.

Many thanks for sharing this beautiful painting with us Pratim.
 

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