- Nesting was observed in the month of April 2013
- On a Sal Tree beside the road from Bhanjabasa to Gunduria in south Similipal
- Approximate height of the nest about 35 feet from ground
- Nest made of twigs made on a semi dried clump of Orchid Dendrobium regium
- Both male and female were involved in building the nest
- Seen collecting twigs from a nearby bush
- Both birds never approached the nest directly. Would perch on nearby tree and then approach the exact nest location after scanning the surroundings.
- Were seen actively feeding on the ripe Jadi figs ( Ficus amplissima)
- At the Jadi tree, a group comprising of almost 20-25 individuals were seen only to be disturbed by a raiding Serpent Eagle. Other birds present were a Grey headed Barbet, a Starling Myna couple, a lone male Plum headed Parakeet and a Juvenile Black naped Oriole.
- Overall sighting are very common in Summer compared to Winters.
A Male Bird with full display of it's colours
Location: Gunduria
Range: Upper Barhakamuda
A female bird feeding on Jadi figs
Location: Gunduria
Range: Upper Barhakamuda
Male bird with nesting material
Male bird at the nest
Nest on the Sal tree
Location: Bhanjabasa
Range: Upper Barhakamuda
