A clean capture from a quiet backyard in Tattamangalam – a Red-whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus) perched on a muringa (drumstick) tree with its prey. These birds are usually seen feeding on fruits and nectar, but they are equally sharp insect hunters when the chance comes.
The red cheek patch, pointed crest, and steady grip on the branch give it a distinct presence. Moments like this are easy to miss – fast action, natural light, and no second chances.
Photographed in Palakkad district, Kerala – where everyday village life quietly overlaps with wildlife behaviour.
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