Greater Coucal
This ird has a persistant poop poop call reminiscent of water guggling out of the bottle, lending it the name water bottle bird. The coucal is also known as the pheasant crow, member of the cuckoo family. The coucal in hindu is referred as Bhardwaj pakshi it is believed to be reincarnation of lord Vishnu in common lore of hindu mythology. It is a common tradition to fold hands and in reverence while doing namaskar when one seas this bird. The breeding season is during monsoon or after monsoon. The nest is built by the male, clutch is of 3 to 5 eggs days chicks fledge after 22 days. This bird is associated with many superstitions and beliefs. The deep calls are associated with spirits and omens. In Bengal there was belief that monocled cobra had no males they mated with greater coucals.
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