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Crepe Jasmine (Tabernaemontana divaricata)Observer
surenpbharadwajDescription
Local name Nandhiyavattai.
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Bottlebrushes (Genus Melaleuca)Observer
surenpbharadwajDescription
Called so because of the flower which resembles a bottle cleaning brush. Belongs to the Eucalyptus family.
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Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus)Observer
surenpbharadwajDescription
Male and Female cuckoos, the male being black and the female spotted.
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Black-rumped Flameback (Dinopium benghalense)Observer
surenpbharadwajDescription
The black-rumped flameback (Dinopium benghalense), found drilling a coconut tree for eats.
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Rufous Treepie (Dendrocitta vagabunda)Observer
surenpbharadwajDescription
Dear old Rufous. Bit naughty at times. Squabbles with sparrows.
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Shikra (Accipiter badius)Observer
surenpbharadwajDescription
Kite, I think. Not sure. Would dearly love to identify the bird. Quite a frequent visitor.
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White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis)Observer
surenpbharadwajDescription
White-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis). Has a very shrill and penetrating voice.
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Golden Shower Tree (Cassia fistula)Observer
surenpbharadwajDescription
Part of the Casia family. Blooms around May, at the height of summer. Looks well nigh dead a month before it blooms, but don't let that fool you. Tamil name is Sara kondrai.
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South American Amaryllis (Genus Hippeastrum)Observer
surenpbharadwajDescription
How else to describe it but that it is a thunder lily, part of the lily family and pops up from underground bulbs after a good thunder shower.
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Peacock Flower (Caesalpinia pulcherrima)Observer
surenpbharadwajDescription
The botanical name is Caesalpinia pulcherrima. It is part of the pea family, I believe.
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Oleander (Nerium oleander)Observer
surenpbharadwajDescription
This is part of the Oleander family. The native name is Arali (Tamil).
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Blue Pea (Clitoria ternatea)Observer
surenpbharadwajDescription
This is part of my garden. There are 2 varieties. One in deep blue and the other in white.
