Early Bird

 

The Indian Pitta has a striking mix of green, blue, yellow, and red plumage, making it look like a walking rainbow. These vivid feathers help this skittish bird blend in with the dappled undergrowth of dense forests, where it often resides.

The Indian Pitta is omnivorous, feeding on various insects, small invertebrates, and fruits. It is a skilled forager, often seen hopping around the ground in search of food.

Did you know that the Indian Pitta is also a great mimic, often imitating the calls of other birds? Its vocalizations are a series of musical notes, and it can imitate calls from its environment to communicate or ward off potential threats.

Of truisms and axioms: They say, 'The early bird catches the worm', suggesting that being proactive and seizing opportunities early often leads to success. But look what happened to the early worm - it got eaten!!

But having worked in high tech in the Silicon Valley for most of my life, I subscribe more to the saying, '"Pioneers get the bullets and settlers get the land", which suggests that those who first venture into uncharted territory often face the most risks and hardships, while those who follow later reap the benefits and establish themselves. 

So maybe we should say, 'The early bird may catch the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese' to serve as a poignant reminder that success often lies not just in being the first mover, but in strategic adaptation and innovation