Khichan

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A large flock of Demoiselle Cranes (Anthropoides virgo) flying in coordinated lines over the desert landscape of Khichan, Rajasthan, India.

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An unforgettable sight unfolds in Khichan, where thousands of elegant Demoiselle Crane gather every year, transforming the sky and desert landscape into a living masterpiece.

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Massive flock of migratory Demoiselle Cranes call India home for the winter months! Migratory birds can be seen at many places, but what is special about this village Khichan is that the locals of the village offer quintals of grains to the…

Khichan, Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

Flock of grey and black demoiselle cranes feeding and flying over Khichan Village in Rajasthan, India.

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The breath-taking sight of thousands of Demoiselle Cranes during a mass migration across the continent.

Khichan, Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

Duck and Demoiselle Cranes gather for a drink at a waterhole in Khichan Village in Rajasthan, India.

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Foraging along fields and open spaces near villages and agriculture, this large flock of 12, 000 Demoiselle Cranes winters in the north Indian state of Rajasthan, as respite from the biting cold of their more northern habitats.

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Thousands of Demoiselle cranes, locally known as Kurja, gather closely together at the Pakshi Chugga Ghar in Khichan, Rajasthan, India.

Khichan, Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

Demoiselle cranes, locally known as Kurja, gather closely together at the Pakshi Chugga Ghar in Khichan, Rajasthan, India. The large flock occupies an open feeding area surrounded by buildings and structures typical of the village.

Khichan, Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

Demoiselle cranes, locally known as Kurja, gather closely together at the Pakshi Chugga Ghar in Khichan, Rajasthan. The large flock fills the open feeding area surrounded by village buildings and structures.

Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

Demoiselle cranes, locally known as Kurja, gather in large numbers at the Pakshi Chugga Ghar in Khichan, Rajasthan, India. The flock fills the open feeding area, surrounded by village buildings and structures.

Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

Demoiselle cranes, locally known as Kurja, gather at the Pakshi Chugga Ghar in Khichan, Rajasthan, India. The large flock occupies an open feeding area surrounded by village buildings and structures.

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A large gathering of Demoiselle cranes (Anthropoides virgo) is seen feeding at Chugha Ghar in Khichan village, Rajasthan.

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A large gathering of Demoiselle cranes (Anthropoides virgo) is seen feeding at Chugha Ghar in Khichan village, Rajasthan. The cranes walk around the feeding area, call to one another and forage on the ground.

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Demoiselle cranes (Anthropoides virgo) are seen feeding at Chugha Ghar in Khichan village, Rajasthan. The cranes walk around the feeding area, call to one another and forage on the ground, while some birds take flight above the gathering.

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A large flock of Demoiselle Cranes (Anthropoides virgo), locally known as Kurja, at the Pakshi Chugga Ghar bird-feeding enclosure in Khichan village, Phalodi district, Rajasthan, India.

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migratory Demoiselle Cranes (Anthropoides virgo) gathered at the Pakshi Chugga Ghar (Bird Feeding Enclosure) in Khichan Village, near Phalodi, Rajasthan, India.

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Demoiselle Cranes (Anthropoides virgo) gathered at Pakshi Chugga Ghar in Khichan village, Rajasthan.

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A large flock of Demoiselle Cranes (Anthropoides virgo) in flight over the arid landscape of Khichan, Rajasthan, India.

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Students queue up for morning assembly and reciting prayers in a school at Khichan Village, Rajasthan, India.

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Demoiselle Cranes seems to enjoy a lazy morning in Khichan. Migratory birds can be seen at many places, but what is special about this village Khichan is that the locals of the village offer quintals of grains to the birds early morning in…

Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

Demoiselle cranes (Anthropoides virgo) is seen feeding at Chugha Ghar in Khichan village, Rajasthan. The cranes walk around the feeding area, call to one another and forage on the ground, while some birds take flight above the gathering.

Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

Demoiselle Crane, locally known as Kurja, gather at the Pakshi Chugga Ghar in Khichan Village, Phalodi district, Rajasthan, India.