Monday, October 23, 2017

For a lark, this bird imitates 34 others!

By Aathira Perinchery
 the tiny Tawny lark

The scrub land resident mimics babblers and lapwings, and even squirrels

Appearances are deceptive, and unbelievably so for the tiny Tawny lark: the dull brown-coloured bird that is small enough to fit in your palm can imitate calls of 34 other birds found in its habitat, and even shepherds’ whistles...http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/for-a-lark-this-bird-imitates-34-others/article19897541.ece

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