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Black-hooded Oriole (Oriolus xanthornus ceylonensis) immature male, perched on branch, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, February
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Black-hooded Oriole (Oriolus xanthornus ceylonensis) immature male, perched on branch, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, February
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© FLPA/Gianpiero Ferrari
Asian Black Headed Oriole Ceylonensis Oriole Orioles Oriolidae Race South Asia Sri Lanka Sri Lankan Subspecies Immature Immatures Juveniles Passerines Songbirds
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Caught in a Feathered Fashion Fiasco - The Oriole's Bad Hair Day!
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. In this hilarious snapshot, we witness the comical misfortune of a Black-hooded Oriole (Oriolus xanthornus ceylonensis) immature male as it perches on a branch in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. February seems to have played a cruel trick on our feathered friend, leaving it with an outrageous hairstyle that could rival any '80s rock band! With its vibrant yellow plumage and distinctive black hood, this young oriole is already quite the eye-catcher. However, Mother Nature decided to add some extra flair by giving it an unruly head of feathers that seem to defy gravity! It's as if someone accidentally spilled a bottle of styling gel on its head. As the bird poses for the camera lens, one can't help but wonder what caused such an amusing hairdo. Did it stumble upon a secret avian salon experimenting with avant-garde hairstyles? Or maybe it had just woken up from an intense afternoon nap and forgot to preen itself properly? Regardless of how this feathery fashion disaster came about, one thing is certain – this juvenile oriole has unintentionally become the new trendsetter among birds! With its unique look turning heads in both tropical Asia and beyond, we can only hope that other wildlife photographers will capture more moments like these – showcasing nature's unexpected sense of humor.
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