树梢上的头球旋转(Head-turner on the treetops)

仰望天空，体验鸟类的魔力。鸟类有很多形状和颜色，但很少有人像今天在印度卡纳塔克邦希莫加拍摄的梅花头长尾小鹦鹉那样引人注目。这些鸟原产于印度次大陆，以其敏捷、杂技般的飞行和在空中回荡的独特叫声而闻名。这些叫声有助于它们在觅食或提醒羊群注意附近的威胁时保持联系。繁殖大约在2月开始，在4月至6月达到顶峰。这些鸟是洞巢鸟，经常用挖空的树干下蛋。父母双方都在喂养和保护小鸡方面发挥作用。如果你遇到他们，要注意你的话，因为他们是偷偷摸摸的模仿，可能只会听懂一两个单词。
原文：
Look up at the skies and experience the magic of birds. Birds come in many shapes and colours, but few are as striking as the plum-headed parakeet photographed at Shimoga, Karnataka, India, in today's image. Native to the Indian subcontinent, these birds are known for their swift, acrobatic flight and distinctive calls that echo through the air. These calls help them stay connected while foraging or alerting the flock to nearby threats. Breeding starts around February, peaking by April to June. These birds are cavity nesters, often using hollowed-out tree trunks to lay their eggs. Both parents play a role in feeding and protecting the chicks. If you ever meet them, be mindful of your words because they are sneaky mimics and might just pick up a word or two.
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