11 October 2008

Coppersmith Barbet facing the Common Myna

Coppersmith Barbet (Megalaima haemacephala)fight with Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis) Who is in control here?. Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis) try to take control of this small perch, but the Coppersmith Barbet (Megalaima haemacephala) didn't allow it.
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3 comments:

Vickie said...

Bird behavior is so much fun to watch. Colorful birds.

Redzlan aka Tabib said...

Yes, barbet is on the right - one of my favourite birds.

Vickie and Island rambles, thanks for your comments.

Arija said...

The Myna looks a little intimidated. It always amazes me how a Magpie can shoo away a Wedgetail Eagle or the Wattlebird divebomb my aged cat.