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Curacao - Netherlands Antilles Troupial This certainly is the most characteristic bird of our islands. Its full, melodic call is one of the first sounds heard in the early morning. With its bright orange and black feathers it makes a striking appearance on high cacti, in trees and in bushes, but it will also readily visit a well- provisioned feeding station. The juveniles are of a lighter colour, almost yellow and therefore they may be confused with the Yellow Oriole. The adults possess territories, which they defend fiercely against intruders. The territorial and courtship behaviour is spectacular, especially as both birds call out loudly all the time. The Troupial eats all kinds of fruits, but also insects and eggs and young ones of other birds. It builds its nest in high cacti but it may also appropriate nests of other birds.

Uploaded: Jan, 24 2010 | Taken: Jan, 23 2010| Viewed: 30 times  | 4 votes Camera: NIKON CORPORATION | Model: NIKON D90 | Exposure 10/5000s | FLength: 500mm | SW: Picasa 3.0