Green-eared Barbet
In southern China, Cambodia,
Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.
Psilopogon faiostrictus
(L 9.6-10.6")
Khao Yai National Park
16Mar2016
Kaeng Krachen Nat’l Park
28Mar2016
flash photo
I stare at the green barbet 
perched on the tree outside. 
She stares back at me - 
both feel mesmerized.
 (Gita Ashok)