
Demoiselle cranes calling at Pakshi Chugga Ghar in Khichan, Rajasthan
Rajasthan·wildlife · birds
A large congregation of Demoiselle Cranes (Anthropoides virgo), locally known as Kurja, gathers at Pakshi Chugga Ghar in Khichan, Rajasthan, India.
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This video showcases a group of Grey Bushchats (Saxicola ferreus) actively foraging on the forest floor, searching for food among dry leaves and fallen berries. Grey Bushchats are ground-feeding passerine birds commonly found in open forests, scrublands, and forest edges, where they carefully hop, pause, and pick edible items from the ground. In this footage, the birds can be seen scanning their surroundings while feeding, a natural behavior that helps them stay alert to predators. Fallen berries form an important seasonal food source, especially during colder months when insects become scarce. The earthy forest floor, scattered with leaf litter, creates a perfect backdrop to observe their subtle movements and adaptive feeding strategies. Such moments highlight the lesser-seen daily routin
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