The Black-Hooded Oriole. by debjyotinayak
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The Black-Hooded Oriole. by

The Black Hooded Oriole (male) commomnly known as “Topidar Peelak/Bene Bau” in INDIA.Found in India & Srilanka east to Indonesia.
The male is striking,with the typical oriole black & yellow coloration.The plumage is predominantly yellow with a solid black hood & black also in the wings including the tail.
Location- Gorumara forest,West Bengal,India.
Camera- Canon EOS 7D
Lens- Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM coupled with Canon EF 2X III Extender.

FEATURED in “ANIMAL & WILD BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY” on 4th FEB’ 2012.
FEATURED in “INCREDIBLE INDIA” on 7th FEB’ 2012.
FEATURED in “DEPTH OF FIELD” on 5th FEB’ 2012.

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bird, oriole, topidar peelak, bene bau, india, wildlife, feather, beak, perched

Comments

  • Ray Clarke
    Ray Clarke4 months ago

  • Ruth Lambert
    Ruth Lambert4 months ago

  • Thankyou Ruth.I feel honoured.

    – debjyotinayak

  • swaby
    swaby4 months ago

    Beautiful!

  • Thanks a lot Swaby.

    – debjyotinayak

  • Bunny Clarke
    Bunny Clarke4 months ago

    What a gorgeous capture. Beautiful bird.

  • Thanks so much Bunny for viewing & appreciating.

    – debjyotinayak

  • Dawn M. Becker
    Dawn M. Becker4 months ago

    Gorgeous :o)

  • Thanks for your appreciation.

    – debjyotinayak

  • linaji
    linaji4 months ago


    Feb. 2012

  • Thanks a lot Linaji.I feel honoured.

    – debjyotinayak

  • Ayan Ghoshal
    Ayan Ghoshal3 months ago

    Beautiful shot and composition………love it .