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2074 jewel bug - “Explored” on 24th March 2012 by chandrasekaran a-200k views Thanks to all on Flickr.Via Flickr: metallic shield bug or shield-backed bug Green Jewel Bug (Chrysocoris stolli) Lampromicra sp, under Family Scutelleridae
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Nicobar Pigeon (Manenduif) by Foto Martien on Flickr.Via Flickr: Nicobar pigeon in the Bush of Burgers Zoo in Arnhem, the Netherlands. Manenduif in de Bush van Burgers Zoo in Arnhem. The Nicobar pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica) is one of the most beautiful of the many species of pigeons or doves. This species is found in south-east Asia, particularly on the Nicobar islands (India) to Indonesia and New Guinea, and as far north as the Philippines. The Nicobar Pigeon roams in flocks from island to island, including inhabited sites, seeking its food of seeds, fruit and some invertebrates. This is a large, heavy pigeon at 35 - 40 cm in length, the male being 460-525 gr and the female 490-600 gr. Like all pigeons, the Nicobar pigeon is rather thick-set with a relatively small head, but is heavier than most pigeons the same size. The general coloration is dark green iridescent, with a short white tail. Display plumage of the neck is green with coppery and greenish-blue overtones. The females are similar with shorter hackles and browner underparts. The Nicobar pigeon feeds on the forest floor, and spends a great deal of time on the ground . They move about in flocks during the day and roost together at night. Info: Wikipedia
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Indian Blue Peafowl by Foto Martien on Flickr.Via Flickr: The Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), also known as the Common Peafowl or the Blue Peafowl, is one of two species of bird in the genus Pavo of the Phasianidae family. The peacock is the national bird of India and the provincial bird of the Punjab (Pakistan). The national carrier of Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan Airlines uses a Peacock as its company logo. The Indian Peafowl is a resident breeder in the Indian subcontinent and has been introduced into many parts of the world; feral populations exist in many countries. The species is found in dry semi-desert grasslands, scrub and deciduous forests. It forages and nests on the ground but roosts in trees. Females (the peahens) are about 95 cm long and weigh 2.75–4 kg, while males (the peacocks) average at about 2.12 m in full breeding plumage (107 cm) and weigh 4–6 kg. The Indian Peacock has iridescent blue-green plumage. The upper tail coverts on its back are elongated and ornate with an eye at the end of each feather. These are the Peacock’s display feathers. The female plumage is a mixture of dull green, grey and iridescent blue, with the greenish-grey predominating.De blauwe pauw (Pavo cristatus) is een vogel uit de orde van de Hoendervogels. Net als de andere pauwrassen, is ook de blauwe pauw een kleurrijke vogel. De pauw is waarschijnlijk de oudst bekende siervogel. De blauwe pauw komt van oorsprong voor in India en op Sri Lanka, maar wordt vrijwel over de hele wereld succesvol gehouden en gefokt. Het zijn alleseters die zich voeden met zowel insecten, slakken en wormen als bessen en zaden. Hoewel ze de grootste tijd op de grond doorbrengen, kunnen ze als het nodig is vliegen. Ze overnachten meestal op een boomtak of in een struik. Het verschil tussen de geslachten is erg duidelijk; de mannelijke dieren hebben pronkveren (sleep), die ze uitzetten tijdens de balts. Daarnaast is hun voorlichaam felblauw van kleur. De vrouwtjes zijn bruinachtig. De lengte van de haan 180 - 230 cm, waarvan de sleep 140 tot 160 cm bedraagt. Hen 90 - 100 cm. In gevangenschap blijken blauwe en groene pauwen gemakkelijk te kruisen. Veel gehouden kweekrassen van de blauwe pauw zijn de witte pauw (bruidspauw), de bonte of gevlekte pauw en de zwartvleugelpauw. Info Wikipedia ______________________________________________________________________All rights reserved. Copyright © Martien Uiterweerd. All my images are protected under international authors copyright laws and may not be downloaded, reproduced, copied, transmitted or manipulated without my written explicit permission. ______________________________________________________________________
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India. 7 AM.. by lalie sorbet on Flickr.
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3 months ago

fighting by tropicaLiving - Jessy Eykendorp on Flickr.
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3 months ago

India. Bougainvillaea.. by lalie sorbet on Flickr.
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3 months ago

Himalayan Moonrise by swamysk on Flickr.
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Gujarat - Bhuj - [Explorer #121 le 30/07/2010] by jmboyer on Flickr.
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A single splendid sun - ( Goa, India) by PixelSeeker on Flickr.
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3 months ago

The Bats in the Belfry by Stuck in Customs on Flickr.
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4 months ago

Waiting patiently - Tiger by M V Shreeram on Flickr.
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8 months ago

Eight seconds of Orchha Gold by greenwood100 on Flickr.
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8 months ago

Early morning at Bandhavgarh National Park by Chrissie64 on Flickr.

8 months ago

Ship or the Palace by rakesh_s(introspecting) on Flickr.
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8 months ago

Painted wall - Kolkata by Maciej Dakowicz on Flickr.
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