Coppersmith (Megalaima haemacephala)

[dolina]

Coppersmith (Megalaima haemacephala) by alabang, on Flickr

The Coppersmith Barbet, Crimson-breasted Barbet or Coppersmith (Megalaima haemacephala), is a bird with crimson forehead and throat which is best known for its metronomic call that has been likened to a coppersmith striking metal with a hammer. It is a resident found in the Indian Subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. Like other barbets, they chisel out a hole inside a tree to build their nest. They are mainly fruit eating but will take sometimes insects, especially winged termites.

Source: Coppersmith Barbet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Location: Muntinlupa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Settings: 1/200 ƒ/7.1 ISO 5000 800mm

 

[coastalconn]

Very cool bird!

 

[dolina]

THanks coastalconn