Bugun Liocichla

                                                       Bugun Liocichla

Bugun Liocichla is an Indian bird that bears a scientific name of"Liocichla bugunorum" is a passerine bird species from the Leiothrichidae family. Bugun liocichla was found in Indian states in the year 1995.

Description of Bugun Liocichla
Bugun Liocichla was first spotted in 1995 in Arunachal Pradesh. This bird was described as a new species in 2006. The description was made without the collection of a type specimen as they were too few to risk killing one. It is thought to be an endangered species, with the only known population estimated to consist of 14 individuals and commercial development threatening the habitat of this population.

The Bugun Liocichla is a small, brightly coloured bird species with a distinctive appearance. It has a relatively short, broad tail and a medium-length, slightly curved bill. Adult birds are approximately 18 centimetres (7 inches) in length and weigh around 30-40 grams.

The plumage of the Bugun Liocichla is highly distinctive and consists of a combination of bright colours, including bright blue, green, yellow, and orange. The bird’s face is black with a white stripe above the eye, and the underparts are a vibrant orange colour. The wings and back are mostly blue-green with yellow and white patches.

Acacia Tree in India

 

In the Indian subcontinent one of the species of acacia called Acacia Catechu is known as 'Khair'. It is a medium sized deciduous tree with crooked and forked truck. Its growth can be traced in both natural and plantation forms in most parts of the nation up to an elevation of 1300 meters above sea level. In India the Acacia Catechu is categorized mainly into three divisions: Catechu, Catechuoides and Sundra. In India the Acacia Catechu is widely found in Uttar Pradesh, Jammu, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh. The other species known as Acacia Catechuoides is found in the terrain region of Sikkim, West Bengal and Assam whereas the third variety also known as the 'red catechu' or 'lal khair' is prevalent in Gujarat, the Deccan, Rajasthan and southern parts of Maharashtra.

Functional uses

• Fodder: Not widely used as fodder, but in India 1-year-old plantations are browsed by cattle. Apiculture: The flowers are a source of pollen for honey production.
• Fuel: A major source of firewood, its dense wood and high energy (calorific value of 4,500–4,900 kilocalories per kilogram (2,000–2,200 kcal/lb)) contribute to its popularity. It provides very good charcoal that glows well with little smoke and does not spark.
• Fibre: The wood is extensively used for paper pulp. Plantation-grown trees have been found promising for the production of unbleached kraft pulp and high-quality, neutral, sulphite semi-chemical pulp. Large-scale plantations have already been established, as in Kerala, India, for the production of pulp.
• Timber: The sapwood is yellow; the heartwood light brown to dark red, straight grained and reasonably durable. The wood has a high basic density (500–650 kilograms per cubic metre (31–41 lb/cu ft)), is fine-grained, often attractively figured and finishes well. It is excellent for turnery articles, toys, carom coins,