Take off

Right before its take-off, I was able to capture this beautiful moment of the bird Greater coucal. The greater coucal is a large bird with a mix of black and purple body, copper brown wings, and ruby red eyes.It is mainly found in the Asian continent.This bird is associated with many superstitions and beliefs. The deep calls of this bird are associated with spirits and omens.This bird is also known as the Bringer of Auspicious Omens.

captured from the northern part of India 1722x2152(300 DPI)