Image
details
1/400 sec, f/6.3; ISO 1600
Canon 20D, Sigma 50-500mm
Location:
Chitadurga,
Karnataka
Date: 15 July 2007
Shoot details
Our main aim
was to get images of the Laterite Bush Quail (which Salim Ali writes
about in the handbook) from the Chitadurga District, Karnataka. We also
wanted to get as many quail images and information as possible. We made
6 visits amongst us (team of 4, with 2-3 floaters, some bird waters,
some photographers) trying to search for a good habitat where this bird
could be seen. After sighting the bird, we set up natural hides where
the birds frequented, after putting in more than 20-24 hours in the
hide, we still didn't get the laterite bush quail, but made some unique
images of the Jungle Bush Quail.
Species details
The Jungle Bush
Quail is a widespread regional endemic and is usually found dry
areas across much of India. The 17cm male pictured above differs from
the female who sports soft vinaceous-buff (unbarred) underparts.
A
Birds of India presentation
