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Assam birds with the sweetest voice

June 23, 2024

Asian Koel This bird is known for its loud, flute-like call, which can be heard echoing through the forests.

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Rufous-bellied Woodpecker This woodpecker has a loud, drumming call that can be heard from a distance.

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Greater Racket-tailed Drongo This drongo is a skilled mimic and can imitate the calls of other birds, as well as other sounds such as car alarms!

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Red-vented Bulbul This resident bird is known for its melodious and complex song, which can include whistles, trills, and imitations of other birds.

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Common Cuckoo This migratory bird is known for its characteristic "cuckoo" call, which is often associated with spring. In Assam, the arrival of the common cuckoo coincides with the Bohag Bihu festival, and its call is seen as a harbinger of new beginnings.

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