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Greater Coucal: carrying Eucaliptus leaves (Medicinal plant in India).
In the month of Sep-October, 2012, I have observed that Greater Coucal was carrying Eucaliptus leaves (Medicinal plant in India) to his nest for 8-10 days.
The pests, like Lice, Ticks etc. are a major threat to lives of birds, especially nest raising chicks. Several species of birds have been observed,( both in India, UK and USA) intentionally or intuitively, to stack & line the nests with Aromatic and Pungent plant parts, like Leaves, Bark, Flowers etc. A Controlled Study programme of this behavior has been done and it is leading us to conclude that “Birds do line their nests with Aromatic & Pungent “plant parts for Sanitation purpose. It is not very far from being accepted and studies in various other species will also be of Research Interest in Nesting Behavior. So the Coucal carrying the equalyptus leaves to Sanitise it's nest is a Good document for such studies.
ISO: 400, 1/3200 @ F: 5.6.Evaluating metering. Exposure bias: +0.3.
White balance: Auto. HH. Canon: 550D, 400mm.
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