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insidetrack IndiaDecember 12, 2022

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The internet is a treasure trove of mind-boggling optical illusions that frequently surface online and challenge our eyes and brain, along with prompting us to question reality. Case in point, this optical illusion image that is swiftly taking turns on social media. It features a bark of a tree, and one needs to spot a bird hidden in it. So, are you ready to take on this optical illusion challenge?”Let me know what you see… pic taken at @IGNFA_GoI,” wrote IFS officer Balamurugan P while sharing a photo he took at Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA) on Twitter. He also tagged several other Indian Forest Service officers. He made the challenge even more difficult as he didn’t specify what one needs to look for in the illusionary image he shared.Take a look at his Twitter post below:

Since being shared two days ago on Twitter, the optical illusion has gathered over 80 likes and several retweets. The tweet has also received numerous comments.

Seems to be a cicada on tree bark…— Narender Kumar (@Narende55945404) December 10, 2022
Exactly, it’s a streak throated woodpecker ….— Balamurugan P (@bmbalap) December 10, 2022
Earlier, IFS Parveen Kaswan shared an image on his Twitter handle where he asked his followers to correctly identify two big cats, a Jaguar and a Leopard, on the basis of their patterns.

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