Sunday, October 9, 2011

'Kubo' Or Crow Pheasant (Centropus sinensis)

Kubo is a common bird of Bengal. It can be
seen everywhere in rural Bengal. It has
bright brown wings and long black tail with red eyes.
It builds nest during summer with leaves and hay. And lay 3-4 eggs. It
calls 'Kub kub'and their nest looks like a ball of rugby.
They're permanent resident of Bengal.
This bird can be found in Kolkata at Agri Horticulture and Central
Park and also at Botanical Garden.--
A. B.