Beautiful Birds of My Country
Our world is full of natural beauties. We can see many beautiful places, rivers, seas, mountains, flowers, birds, animals, insects etc all over the world. Every country is popular for their natural collections. My country, Bangladesh is also full of natural beauties. We have world's largest mangrove forest named Sundarban Forest. Bangladesh is called the country of six seasons. That's why many birds visit Bangladesh every year. Birds are one of the most beautiful things on earth. There are many beautiful birds in our country.The birds are as beautiful to look at as they are to melodious tones . Today I will share you the common five beautiful birds of our country. Some of these birds can be seen throughout the year and some at a specific time. The five birds are : Magpie-robin, Sparrow, Starling, Cuckoo, Weavers.
Magpie-robin (দোয়েল পাখি)
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Magpie-robin is a very famous bird. It is also called Doyel. Magpie-robin is a very beautiful bird. We can see this bird all over the Bangladesh. It is our national bird. Their wings are dark brown with long white spots. The color of the tail is black but the tip is white. They live in pairs in trees or various shrubs. A female Magpie-robin lays 3 to 5 eggs. They can sing very melodiously in the afternoon. They can mimic the calls of other birds.Magpie-robin birds possess unique. characteristics. A Magpie-robin bird can live for at least 15 years.
Sparrow (চড়ুই পাখি)
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Sparrow is a very well known bird of our country. This bird is found in all regions of Bangladesh.There are 48 species of sparrows in our country.Sparrows prefer to live in localities or houses. They build their nests in the corners of houses or in any empty places with rough grass leaves. Cereals or weed seeds are the main food. These birds are much smaller and the females are slightly shorter than the males.Their average lifespan is six to eight years.
Starling (শালিক পাখি)
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Starling birds possess unique characteristics.It looks very nice.There are several types of hummingbirds.They can easily imitate the surrounding sounds or human speech.They are able to identify a specific person by listening to human voice.Almost all species of Starlings can call in different tones and mimic the voices of other shrikes. The Starling usually takes seven days to build the nest of the Shalik.The Starling has a reputation as a social bird.They call and quarrel in groups.
Cuckoo (কোকিল)
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Not to mention the Cuckoo , it is a popular bird in Bangladesh.This bird is of medium size and slender.The Cuckoo bird does not build nests, it lays its eggs in the nest of other birds.Male Cuckoo birds are very beautiful in appearance and their voice is melodious and they call loudly.Cuckoo bird is called spring bird.Cuckoo birds are silent in winter but when spring comes they are all singing.They are the symbol of spring.They are famous for their coo-coo sound.These birds are bright black in color.
Weavers(বাবুই পাখি)
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Weavers birds are very well known in our country.Bangladesh has three species of Weavers and they are spread all over the country. They are very famous for building their nests.They make excellent bunnet nests.Weavers birds are beautiful and small. The entrance to their hanging house is very crooked.Weavers birds nests are seen hanging on large palm trees.Their voice is very melodious.For their small size they are very fast.
Personal View
These five birds are the most common birds in our country. We can see them every season. These birds give us a lot of joy.In the morning we woke up to the sound of birds chirping. It's great to see the birds as they fly around us. The are one of the most innocent animal. We should take care of them. I have seen many humble and kindness people who build water fall for birds so that the birds can drink water from their. In the hot days bids get thirsty. I always try to help birds and other innocent animals. I think everyone should do.
There are many birds all over the world. I have shared about my country's five common birds. I hope different countries people will share their beautiful birds life.
Sparrow is called "ChoRai Pakhi" not "Shalikh Pakhi!"