1. Exciting news! Tamil Nadu's 17th bird sanctuary has been officially declared at Nanjarayan in Tirupur district by the government.|
2. Exciting news! Tamil Nadu's 17th bird sanctuary has been officially declared at Nanjarayan in Tirupur district by the government.|
"Exciting news! Tamil Nadu's 17th bird sanctuary has been officially declared at Nanjarayan in Tirupur district by the government.
Chief Minister M K Stalin announced on Twitter
The Coppersmith Barbet is a charming little bird that's like a tiny artist in the tree canopy.
With its vibrant emerald green and red plumage, it's a living gem in the bird world.
These birds are often found in Asia and are known for their distinctive call that sounds like a coppersmith striking metal, giving them their unique name.
These barbets love to hang out in trees, especially fruit trees, where they munch on berries and fruits.
Their beaks are like tiny chisels, perfect for excavating holes in tree trunks for nesting.
They're nature's little carpenters! If you hear a rhythmic "tuk-tuk-tuk" sound from the treetops, it's the Coppersmith Barbet announcing its presence.
They're friendly and social birds, often seen in pairs or small groups.
So, if you spot a colorful, fruit-loving bird with a unique sound, you've found the Coppersmith Barbet, the tree-dwelling artist of the bird world, busy with its carpentry and song.
Small, colorful barbet with a distinctive crimson forehead and throat.
Typically found in wooded areas and urban gardens.
Feeds on fruits, berries, and insects, often seen drumming on trees to extract insects.
Recognizable by its repetitive 'copper-smith' call, which gives it its name.