White Naped Woodpeckers
During the Masinagudi trip was lucky to spot both the male and female white naped woodpeckers. We observed the pair for around 45 minutes. The male actually drilled a hole into the tree trunk and flushed out some insects which he shared with the female. Will post the feeding sequence once it is processed. I should say I was lucky to make these portrait shots with the lens reach I have. I guess this was again possible because I was using my car as hide. It is a very surprising fact that the birds which get so easily scared at the sight of humans even if they are dressed in camouflaged colors do not bother if a vehicle approaches them :(

This is the female with yellow crown


This is the male with red crown. The crown is actually the main visible distinguishing factor between male and female.