Blue Jay – is a member of the roller family of birds, A local name is neelakant (meaning “blue throat”), a name associated with the deity Shiva (who drank poison resulting in the blue throat). During former times, a captive roller would be released by the local ruler during festivals such as Dussera. The Indian roller has been chosen as the state bird for the Indian states of Bihar, Karnataka, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh.
beautiful captures as usual M:)
superb shots. life with nature is always colorful, right? 🙂
Aha!!!! beautiful……a perfect bird watcher
Why do they call it that?
That first shot is perfect 🙂
Its called the Blue jay as well and its apparently the state bird for a number of states inc karnataka..love the bird 🙂
beautiful pics, mridula..
Blue Jay – is a member of the roller family of birds, A local name is neelakant (meaning “blue throat”), a name associated with the deity Shiva (who drank poison resulting in the blue throat). During former times, a captive roller would be released by the local ruler during festivals such as Dussera. The Indian roller has been chosen as the state bird for the Indian states of Bihar, Karnataka, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh.
Excellent pictures!!!
Thank you Ramesh.
Cyclopseven, thank you for the comment.
Thanks Tarun, I try to take out my camera as much as possible.
Steve, no idea, sorry about that but people are suggesting that it is known as Blue Jay too which looks more plausible!
Thanks Fida.
Thanks for the information Lakshmi.
Smita, thank you.
Umesh many thanks for the information.
Chitra thank you.
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birds are the beautiful gift of nature. Their magical, spectacular colours surprise the human. Your interest in birds is appriciable, keep it up.
I LIKE YOUR ARTIKLE ON NEELKNTH BIRD . THANKS
Thanks Manoj.
I liked the interest on birds by you.But want to know why this bird i.e. Neelkanth disappears on the day of dashera only.
Thanks
Regards
K.Suresh
Suresh I have no idea of the phenomenon. In fact I heard it from you first.