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wildlife · birds

A Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros birostris) is quite a large, stately bird with a grey colour, a distinct casque on its beak and is typically found in pairs.

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This Katphora or Golden-backed Woodpecker (now known as the Lesser Flameback) lives up to its name, by excavating a nest-hole within the dead tree trunk of a Casuarina tree at our Orchard in Delhi.

birds · wildlife

The Common Myna or Indian Myna (Acridotheres tristis) is a survivor to say the least. While many other bird species are abandoning our fast growing cities, these birds seem oblivious to the burgeoning metropolis around them and still fins a…

hills · wildlife

Himalayan Vultures of Himalayan Griffon Vultures (Gyps himalayensis) fight over their meal of a carcass in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand.

wildlife · birds

Rufous Treepies (Dendrocitta vagabunda) are extremely intelligent and curious birds. These omnivores eat a wide range of foods from fruit, eggs, seeds, reptile and small invertebrates to honey and pretty much anything they can get their sha…

wildlife · birds

This White-eye is picking the best blackest and ripest Lantana camara berries to eat, proving that White Eyes are not just insect eaters but prolific fruit eaters too.

wildlife · birds

The alarm call of the mor sends shivers down the spines of Chital in the forest, for it often means that a predators - most probably a big cat - is on the prowl! Undoubtedly the Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), especially the male i.e.

river · wildlife

River delta at Girgaon in Maharashtra brimming with aquatic birds at the end of winter. The river delta is full of action in the evening with the birds waiting to pounce on fishes.

wildlife · birds

Indian Grey Hornbills are common on tall trees even in urban areas like Delhi. We filmed this couple of birds at our Wilderness orchard in Delhi. Take a close look at the plumage and the casque on the beak which are unique to the speccies.

birds · wildlife

Two exemplars of White-throated Laughingthrush (Garrulax albogularis) are spotted foraging for insects in the grass. Further on, they are seen on branches.

wildlife · birds

If you see a large flock of birds with wide wingspans over garbage dumps in urban areas, it is one of these guys who are common in urban settings.

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Kili kili comes acalling! This is one proud tree-dwelling kingfisher known for the shades of blue, white and brown and the unusually long beak. It is common in India and can be seen on trees looking for prey or basking and grooming.

birds · hills

The Slaty-headed Parakeet is a cheery smartly attired parrot family member that resides in low and middle altitude Himalayan and hill forests, flying with great speed, alacrity and competence from one flowering or fruiting tree patch to ano…

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Common Myna, also known as Indian Myna (Acridotheres tristis) cleans its feathers with its beak and shakes around so vigorously, one thinks it is going to lose its balance.

birds · highway

A Common Myna and a Coppersmith Barbet are seen basking in the evening sunlight amid the heavy flow of traffic underneath them in Delhi. These are commonly seen on trees in Delhi.

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A curious Red-whiskered Bulbul is seen in the warm glow of evening light near our office Complex in Delhi. A conspicuous bird because of its distinct black crest and 'red whiskers'.

birds · wildlife

A noisy bird that likes mimicking other birds is the Black Drongo. With a bit of attention, you can spot this bird easily in fruit trees. Notice the bird on a Persian Lilac branch snapping at an insect and having a mouthful.

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It's quite a sight we got here from our filming at Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh. A Racket-tailed Drongo or Greater Racket Tailed Drongo is seen sitting on a dry twig.

birds · wildlife

White-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) is also known as the White-breasted Kingfisher is a bird with stunning colours. It has an electric-blue back, a large orange beak, and a white patch on its chest which gives it its name.

Maharashtra·birds · bazaar

Bank (not Jungle) Mynas or Acridotheres species and Pied Mynas (Gracupica erstwhile Sturnus contra) are seen together on electric cables. This has been filmed at a very busy market place as is evident from the background noise.

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This is stiff competition for ownership of a much-in-demand hollow tree trunk with a nest-hole in an urban Gulmohor tree, between a Common Myna couple and an Indian Grey Hornbill pair.

wildlife · birds

The Sarus crane is the tallest flying bird in the world standing 152-156 cm tall with a wingspan of 240cm. It has a predominantly grey plumage with a naked red head and upper neck and pale red legs.

wildlife · birds

The Sarus crane is the tallest flying bird in the world standing 152-156 cm tall with a wingspan of 240cm. It has a predominantly grey plumage with a naked red head and upper neck and pale red legs.