Sunday, April 12, 2015

Presence of Lineated Barbet in Similipal


Following are the Photographic records for the presence of Lineated Barbet (Megalaima lineata) in Similipal Biosphere Reserve. Observation highlights are:
  • Usually seen in Winters
  • Usually have been observed as sole individuals and not in groups
  • Seen flocking in higher canopy and rarely comes towards eye level
  • Very restless and usually seen disturbed on our presence.
  • All the observations that we made have been in and around Tarinivila and Jamuna danda in UBK Range