Not
commonly seen in these regions, the White-cheeked barbet is an arboreal bird, inhabiting
thickly wooded forests. Reported sightings are from Karnala and Phansad. Due to
its overall green and dull brown appearance, it cannot be easily spotted in the
upper reaches of leafy environs.
It
is about the size of the common myna, with green body parts and streaked white
and brown on the head, neck and chest. It can be identified from its thick beak
and white protruding cheek parts and large black eyes.
The
barbet’s large beak makes it convenient for it to feed on berries and small fruits
of the banyan and fig trees. Sexes are alike and share all nesting duties.
The
nest is a hole, high up in the recesses of large trees, away from prying human
eyes. Not many such places are left in India, which makes very
essential that we preserve our natural heritage.
Location: Thekkady
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