ML612547290
Contributor
Jayendra Rakesh Yeka Media from this contributor Profile
Date
Location
Kalyan Nagar
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist- Age and sex
- Adult Female - 1; Immature Male - 1
- Behaviors
- Foraging or eating
Media notes
Parakeet drinking rainwater collected at the bottom of tulip flowers. mixed colors were noticed on the head, assuming to be a juvenile male yet to show its plumage.
Observation details
The african tulip/fountain tree served its namesake purpose. A flock of plum-headed parakeets landed on the tree. The cup-like flowers of the tree were in bloom and were holding water. Noticed birds dipping their beaks deep into the flower-cups and drinking water settled at the bottom of the flower. If water is not reachable, they are tearing out the petals for better access to fit their bodies. Adding video documentation of the act.
Technical information
- Camera
- Microphone
- Accessories
- Original file size
- 34 MB