birds

wildlife · birds

A Rufous Treepie, Dendrocitta vagabunda, sits on a slender tree branch, looking around attentively as the wind moves through its feathers.

wildlife · birds

A female Asian Koel, Eudynamys scolopaceus, sits quietly behind green leaves on a tree while calling and looking around from one side to another.

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.

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.

wildlife · birds

A Pin-tailed green pigeon with a greyish-blue beak is perched on a nest positioned on a tree trunk at Latpanchar Forest. The bird remains among dense green foliage surrounding the nesting site.

birds · wildlife

A male Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus / Nectarania asiatica ) in breeding plumage feeds on nectar from bright red tubular flowers. The bird moves among the flowers while inserting its slender bill to access nectar.

birds · wildlife

An adult Coppersmith Barbet (Psilopogon haemacephalus) returns to a tree cavity nest to feed a chick. The adult clings to the rough bark while the chick stretches from the circular nest entrance and opens its beak to receive food.

Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

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

birds · wildlife

A Grey-headed Woodpecker (Picus canus) perches among thin tree branches surrounded by round fruit pods. The bird feeds by pecking at fruit attached to the tree. Its greenish body and grey head are visible as it moves between the branches.

birds · wildlife

An adult Rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri) feeds chicks inside a natural tree cavity nest.

wildlife · birds

A male Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus), commonly known as a peacock, moves through a natural habitat with a bright blue neck and a small crest. In another scene, an Indian peafowl rests near a tree trunk surrounded by green foliage.

wildlife · birds

A Shikra (Tachyspiza badia), a small bird of prey in the hawk family, perches on a tree branch. The bird preens its feathers and remains exposed to sunlight while perched.

Khichan, Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

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

birds · wildlife

A Coppersmith Barbet (Psilopogon haemacephalus) is perched on a tree branch. The bird has predominantly green plumage, a red forehead, yellow markings around the eyes, and a crimson-red patch on the chest.

Khichan, Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

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

Khichan, Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

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

Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

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

wildlife · birds

An Indian Stone-curlew (Burhinus indicus), also known as the Indian thick-knee, rests low on the ground while incubating eggs. The bird has large yellow eyes, brown-streaked cryptic plumage, and a short, thick bill.

wildlife · birds

A Little Cormorant (Microcarbo niger) rests near a body of water. The small waterbird has predominantly dark plumage and a slender bill with a hooked tip.

birds · wildlife

An adult male Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) in breeding or near-breeding plumage perches on a tree branch.

birds · wildlife

A male Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) in breeding plumage is perched on a thin branch. A Red-breasted Flycatcher (Ficedula parva), identified as a female or non-breeding individual, is also perched on a thin tree branch.

birds · wildlife

The parents' responsibilities have just doubled. With one chick still in the nest and one on the move on a nearby branch, they must watch both members of their brood, and feed them too.

birds · forest

Jungle Babbler couple preen and clean each other's feathers, as part of community living: Are these birds better organized as a social structure than human beings? They help and support each other in the group, and share all responsibilitie…