Birding Sepilok, Borneo (Part 1)
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Fortunately, barbets are fairly common in Yunnan, China, so it was not a particular disappointment. Apparently, the Greater Coucal is associated with some superstitions – in India, seeing one is believed to be auspicious, and in some areas, eating the flesh was regarded to help with illnesses such as tuberculosis.
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