I spotted this on one of the shrubs in early November 2022. The translucent shell captured my attention. Since I didn't know the lifecycle of beetles, I thought the Beetle had either just come out of the egg or was about to die. Later, I discovered that it was a different specie altogether. As you can see, these Beetles are known for #defoliation of trees and plants they infest. Also, Ipomoea triloba or Little Bell is one of the favourite host plants. 

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April 18, 2023

Hoope is a bird known for its crown. They're widely spread across Asia, Northen Africa and Europe. They also migrate to suit their needs and one record of being spotted at an altitude of 6400 meters was made by First Mount Everest Expedition.

They mostly consume insects. One interesting fact is they are monogamus, which means they remain loyal to their partner all their life.

The bird was chosen as National Bird of Isreal in 1960.

Unfortunate part is bird is often hunted for traditional medicine and superstitious beliefs.

 

हूप हा पक्षी त्याच्या मुकुटासाठी ओळखला जातो. ते आशिया, उत्तर आफ्रिका आणि युरोपमध्ये मोठ्या प्रमाणावर पसरलेले आहेत. ते त्यांच्या गरजेनुसार स्थलांतर करतात आणि 6400 मीटर उंचीवर दिसल्याची एक नोंद  पहिल्या माउंट एव्हरेस्ट मोहिमेद्वारे केली गेली आहे.

ते मुख्यतः कीटक खातात. एक मनोरंजक तथ्य म्हणजे ते मोनोगॅमस आहेत, याचा अर्थ ते आयुष्यभर त्यांच्या जोडीदाराशी एकनिष्ठ राहतात.

1960 मध्ये हा पक्षी इस्रायलचा राष्ट्रीय पक्षी म्हणून निवडला गेला.

दुर्दैवाचा भाग म्हणजे पारंपारिक औषध आणि अंधश्रद्धेसाठी पक्ष्यांची शिकार केली जाते.

 

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January 03, 2023