“Himalayas”

Uttarakhand·wildlife · birds

Indian Pitta as seen in Corbett Park, during the breeding season! The Indian Pitta (Pitta brachyura) is a medium-sized passerine bird. It breeds mainly in the sub-Himalayas and winters in southern India and Sri Lanka.

Uttarakhand·birds · hills

Great Hill Barbet on a wild pear tree in Landour. The Great Barbet (Megalaima virens) is an Asian barbet. Barbets are a group of near passerine birds with a worldwide tropical distribution.

Uttarakhand·wildlife · river

Without the Ramganga river there would be no Corbett. It is the largest of the precious few perennial sources of water in the Park. In fact, for a brief period (from 1954 to 1957) the Park was known as Ramganga National Park.

Uttarakhand·wildlife · river

Without the Ramganga river there would be no Corbett. It is the largest of the precious few perennial sources of water in the Park. In fact, for a brief period (from 1954 to 1957) the Park was known as Ramganga National Park.

Uttarakhand·wildlife · river

Without the Ramganga river there would be no Corbett. It is the largest of the precious few perennial sources of water in the Park. In fact, for a brief period (from 1954 to 1957) the Park was known as Ramganga National Park.

birds · forest

The Brown-fronted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos auriceps) is a species of bird in the Picidae family. It ranges across the northern regions of the Indian Subcontinent, primarily the lower-to-middle altitudes of the Himalayas.

wildlife · birds

A beautiful Streaked Laughingthrush is seen actively hunting and observing its surroundings in its natural Himalayan habitat. Perched alertly on a metal post, the bird repeatedly looks around while making soft “chup chup” vocal calls.

wildlife · birds

A striking White-capped Redstart (Phoenicurus leucocephalus) is seen resting on an iron railing top, producing sharp, clear calling notes while rhythmically wagging its tail.

wildlife · birds

A Rufous Sibia (Heterophasia capistrata), a species typically found in groups within Himalayan mountain forests. Bird Characteristics: Appearance: It is known for its distinctive rufous (reddish-brown) plumage and social behavior.

wildlife · birds

This footage captures a few Coppersmith Barbets (Psilopogon haemacephalus) perched on the top branches of a tree in the foothills of the Himalayas.

wildlife · birds

Painted stork preening on a tree, Painted storks are known to be wetland bird. They immerse half of their beak to catch small fishes. The painted stork (Mycteria leucocephala) is a large wading bird in the stork family.

wildlife · birds

It's a windy day, and in this video the Black-capped Sibia's feathers are blown around so much that it looks like the bird has a new hair style. Black-capped or Rufous Sibia is a common and melodious Himalayan bird.

birds

One can see Verditer Fly Catcher feeding their chicks... The verditer flycatcher (Eumyias thalassinus) is an Old World flycatcher found in the Indian subcontinent, especially in the Lower Himalaya.

Uttarakhand·birds · wildlife

The first bird in the video is the Black-Headed Jay which is a common resident in the Himalayas. They can be found in hills at a lower altitude as well.

Uttarakhand·birds · wildlife

Collared Pygmy Owlet on a Quercus oak tree in Landour, Uttarakhand. 6th February, 2014. Glaucidium brodiei resides across the Himalaya and north-east India. it is really tiny and barred heavily.

birds · hills

This Himalayan barbet has a green tail and yellow beak. They chisel out a hole inside a tree to build their nest. They are mainly fruit eating but will take insects.The great himalayan barbet's scientific name is Megalaema virens.

birds · hills

This Himalayan barbet has a green tail and yellow beak. They chisel out a hole inside a tree to build their nest. They are mainly fruit eating but will take insects.The great himalayan barbet's scientific name is Megalaema virens.

birds · hills

This Himalayan barbet has a green tail and yellow beak. They chisel out a hole inside a tree to build their nest. They are mainly fruit eating but will take insects.The great himalayan barbet's scientific name is Megalaema virens.

birds · hills

This Himalayan barbet has a green tail and yellow beak. They chisel out a hole inside a tree to build their nest. They are mainly fruit eating but will take insects.The great himalayan barbet's scientific name is Megalaema virens.

birds · hills

This Himalayan barbet has a green tail and yellow beak. They chisel out a hole inside a tree to build their nest. They are mainly fruit eating but will take insects.The great himalayan barbet's scientific name is Megalaema virens.

Uttarakhand·wildlife · birds

Perched quietly on a branch in the forests of Jabbarkhet, a male Grey-winged Blackbird (Turdus boulboul) pauses amid the mountain wilderness.

hills · wildlife

A pair of majestic Himalayan Vulture rests on a steep rocky cliff ledge high in the alpine Himalayas.

birds · hills

Pack elephants leading birding tourists in Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Namdapha National Park is the largest protected area in the Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot and is located in Arunachal Pradesh.

birds · wildlife

A Common Tiger (Danaus genutia) butterfly sits on Lantana camara flowers in India. Lantana is a pernicious weed-like shrub that has invaded India's wilderness areas, having been brought in from South America.