birds

West Bengal·festival · wildlife

At the Gangasagar Mela in West Bengal, large passenger ships are seen transporting people across the water. The vessels move steadily, carrying pilgrims to and from the fair site.

birds · wildlife

A Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri), also known as the ring-necked parakeet, is observed perched on a Red Silk Cotton tree (Bombax ceiba). The bird feeds on parts of the tree, likely targeting flowers or nectar-bearing structures.

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A Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) is observed in a Himalayan forest collecting nesting material. The bird moves among branches and tree trunks, gathering dry leaves, thin twigs, and moss.

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A Great Barbet (Psilopogon virens), the largest species of barbet, is observed perched within a network of thin, leafless branches. The bird displays its characteristic multi-colored plumage while maintaining a stable position on the limb.

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A female Grey-winged Blackbird (Turdus boulboul) is observed tending to her chicks in a nest built within the hollow of a tree trunk.

farmland · wildlife

A female Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata) is observed sitting on a nest of eggs concealed within ground-level vegetation in a wilderness orchard setting.

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A pair of Red-wattled Lapwings (Vanellus indicus) move cautiously across a grassy patch in Delhi, India, pausing to inspect the ground while selecting a potential nesting site.

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Multiple bird species seen within a Himalayan forest habitat, with varied foraging and perching behaviour.

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Sunbirds, small nectar-feeding passerine birds belonging to the family Nectariniidae, are observed nesting in a garden setting in Delhi, India, during the summer season.

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Multiple woodpecker species across forested habitats in Uttarakhand, India, each showing distinct foraging and maintenance behaviour.

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Grey Francolins (Ortygornis pondicerianus), also known as Grey Partridges, move across open ground in Delhi, India, pecking repeatedly at the soil while foraging.

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A Brown-headed Barbet (Megalaima zeylanica) feeds on large gular berries from a Ficus racemosa tree, gripping and swallowing the fruit in repeated attempts.

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Two adolescent Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) preen and partially raise their tail feathers, practicing early display behaviour. The birds move through a grassy patch, occasionally reacting to the presence of Mynas nearby.

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Large flocks of flamingoes gather at Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan, India, feeding and moving across shallow saline waters.

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A white-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) perches and preens, running its beak through feathers in slow, repeated movements. The bird appears alert and occasionally pauses between grooming actions.

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A female Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) completes nest-building activity and moves inside the structure in an urban setting in Delhi, India.

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A Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus) closely watches and guards its chick in a grassland in Delhi, India. The adult bird remains alert, monitoring the surroundings, while the chick stays nearby.

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A Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) is captured in close-up while feeding on neem fruits (nimboli) on a neem tree (Azadirachta indica).

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What fungus species is that orange one growing on a fallen wooden log in the Delhi monsoon? A sequence of urban wildlife in Delhi, India shows varied species and behaviors across a single landscape.

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A Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus) is perched on a thin tree branch in a natural setting in India. The bird is observed preening its wing feathers using its beak, a routine activity for feather maintenance.

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A male Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) in breeding plumage is observed perched on a red silk cotton flower (Bombax ceiba) in India. The bird displays iridescent dark plumage that reflects shades of purple and blue under natural light.

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A Mrs Gould’s Sunbird (Aethopyga gouldiae) perched on a leafless tree branches in the Himalaya. The bird remains on an exposed perch, actively calling while scanning its surroundings.

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A Bombax ceiba tree in full red bloom stands out across Delhi, India, with dense clusters of bright flowers covering its branches.