I love the short spiky feathers on the crown of Yellow-vented Bulbuls (Pycnonotus goiavier). They are the originals. Youths nowadays seem to have taken a leaf from this particular avian hairstyle. To adopt a similiar spiky look, they have to resort to gel and other hair-raising products.
The spikes are brown and run from the front to the back of the head. Here it was nicely positioned just in front of ...
a red Hibiscus rosa sinensis.
a red Hibiscus rosa sinensis.
The vine in front is Passiflora miniata (Scarlet Passion flower).
The vine is adventurous and has crept up everywhere, here, trying to make a and appearance into my porch.
The vine is adventurous and has crept up everywhere, here, trying to make a and appearance into my porch.
Your Scarlet Passion flower is so very beautiful - I have never seen a red one before.
ReplyDeleteRed ones are quite common here, but the vine with the white & purple flowers are planted for its fruits (Passion fruits).
DeleteWhat an amazing punk bird. It almost looks as though its feathers have been trimmed.
ReplyDeleteDo butterflies lay eggs on your Passion Flower?
Yeah, punk is the word! Its quite hilarious to think of punk birds in the avain world.
DeleteI've never thought of looking for eggs on leaves though sometimes when I checked for aphids and mealy bugs, I do come across clusters of tiny granules.
Amaizing photos! Nice shot!
ReplyDeleteThank you Malar.
DeleteEverything is so cool! Brilliant blooms, Stiletto. I like the spiky feathers on the head too. The bird so cute and chubby :-D Have great December!
ReplyDeleteThe spiky hair is hip and the Zorro mask adds further to its appeal - it is easy to love this bird. Happy Holidays to you. Its winter solstice this weekend.
DeleteI find that most of these birds find your garden to be a resort.
ReplyDeleteThey come and rest and let you take their leisure shots.
When these birds come to my garden - the moment I walk out to take a shot they flutter away...
Truly wonderful to capture the spikey bird hair... very youthful indeed...
Hi James, its hilarious the way you describe the situation. Perhaps you should try to thread more softly. :) There are after all worried about their own safety and need to be on the alert at all times.
DeleteI simply love their spiked hair - so pop and trendy!
Piękne kwiaty i zabawny ptaszek. Życzę Wesołych Świąt i pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers and funny bird. I wish you a Merry Christmas and best regards.
Yes Giga, he's funny, cute and so hip!
DeleteMerry Christmas!
Elsie, your photos are great! I love this little one is so cute and pretty.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family!
Thanks Nadezda.
DeleteHave a joyous Christmas with lots of festive cheer for all in the family.