crested bunting (Emberiza lathami) चिरटा ,पत्थर चिड़िया ,युवराज , चिरिटीक

crested bunting
 (Emberiza lathami) 
चिरटा ,पत्थर चिड़िया ,युवराज , चिरिटीक
Record shot
Samda wetland
Ayodhya
Uttar Pradesh
January 21
Nikon Gears

This is a species of bird in the family Emberizidae, from the northern regions of the Indian Subcontinent stretching eastward to Southeast Asia.
Spiky upright crest distinguishes this large bunting from similar species. Male is glossy black with bright chestnut wings. Female is streaky dirt-brown with slightly duller wings. A hill specialist, often found on rocky, bushy hillsides and terraced fields. Generally in pairs or small flocks. Short song begins with a few buzzy notes and ends with mellow whistling. Call is hard “chik.

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  1. Unknown21 May 2021 at 23:37

    Perfect click.
    Her hairstyle looks like brahminy starling.

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