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Indian Pitta

White Supercilium, black face mask, White collar, Dark buff head with Black central stripe, Dark gray stout bill, Gray eye-ring with white awake – eyeliner, Buff crowned, Glossy blue, dark green, Turquoise-Blue, Shocking white wing-coverts, Thin black trace, garish scarlet Underbelly, Black blue-tipped tail, Toned, endless, enviable strong pins pink Divine ensemble apt for Wallpapers, earrings, motifs, art, stamps and study They sit shy, inconspicuous, in Leftover dense forest Mad for being naive in Sartorial world, they keep Picking up worms under leaf-litter On forest floor, autumn always Secretive Monomorphics Complain to Sun Once at dawn, once at dusk, risks To migrate preferably at night Opulent pair dances to mate Nests to breed, care their chicks, Teach their fledglings to hide and play Along predators’ plenty, Teach their fledglings along Stressful achromatic life, to fly away

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Date: 1/3/2025 8:12:00 PM
Great description of a beautiful bird (just googled).
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thriveni c mysore
Date: 1/4/2025 6:52:00 PM
you googled! thank you very much for that dear poet friend. Another bird poem haha to start the new year... thank you.
Date: 1/3/2025 4:39:00 AM
What a lovely poem tribute to the bird also know as the' jewel thrush' as it has nine colors. Wish l could see one. Yes they are a good inspiration for all the arts. Thank you for sharing. J
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Date: 1/4/2025 6:48:00 PM
I am happy to know you like birds, they do have nine colors. fascinating isn't it for the painter? I wanted to start this year with a bird poem, as they always inspire me. I am into birdwatching too. Thanks again dear poet.

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