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wildlife · birds

A few weeks old fluffy peafowl chicks or peachicks with distinctive little mohawks dustbathe and wander around WildFilmsIndia's orchard in Delhi. These adorable young peafowls roll in the sand to clean their feathers and control parasites.

birds · livestock

The Eastern Cattle Egret (Ardea coromanda, formerly classified as Bubulcus coromandus) commonly associates with grazing cattle across India, feeding on insects disturbed by their hooves in grassy fields and pastures.

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Indian Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros birostris) occurs commonly across India including Delhi's urban parks, gardens, and wooded suburbs, feeding on fruits, insects, and small lizards.

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Oriental Rat Snake (Ptyas mucosa), known locally as Dhaman, is India's largest non-venomous colubrid reaching 5-7 feet, common in Delhi's urban gardens, walls, and trees hunting rats, lizards, and frogs diurnally.

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A Little Cormorant (Microcarbo niger) perches quietly on a branch above the water, preening its feathers and occasionally pausing to look around.

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A beautiful sight of a Rose-ringed Parakeet, also known as the Ring-necked Parakeet, captured in New Delhi.

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A fascinating moment featuring a pair of Rose-ringed Parakeet, also known as Ring-necked Parakeets, observed in New Delhi.

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A Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) rests calmly on a branch, spreading and drying its black-and-white feathers after a dive. This water-loving bird is known for hovering above water before catching fish.

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A Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea) stands alert in its natural wetland habitat, moving slowly and deliberately through shallow water.

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A beautiful sight of a Black-winged Stilt wading gracefully in shallow waters in New Delhi. Scientifically known as Himantopus himantopus, this elegant wader is easily recognized by its long pink legs and striking black-and-white plumage.

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A Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) is seen resting quietly on a bamboo branch near a wetland. With its stocky build, black crown, and grey wings, the bird remains still, often choosing shaded spots during the day.

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A Little Cormorant (Microcarbo niger) is perched quietly on a leafless tree branch, its eyes gently closed in a moment of rest.

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The Shikra (Accipiter badius) is a small raptor widely distributed across India, common in cities, parks, gardens, and open woodland.

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Brown-headed barbet feeding on mandarin orange behind leaves. A Brown-headed Barbet (Psilopogon zeylanicus) is seen feeding on a ripe mandarin orange in a tree within a quiet orchard in New Delhi.

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striking view of a Black Kite (Milvus migrans) perched confidently on a bare, weathered tree branch against a clear blue sky in New Delhi.

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A Brown-headed Barbet (Psilopogon zeylanicus) is perched on a tree branch, resting calmly while making its repetitive, resonant calls. This common Indian bird is known for its green plumage, stout bill, and distinctive brown head.

hills · wildlife

A Himalayan Bluetail (Tarsiger rufilatus) perches quietly on a moss-covered stone wall in a lush Himalayan forest. The small bird flicks its bright blue tail while carefully watching its surroundings.

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The Indian pied myna (Gracupica contra), also known as the pied starling, is perched quietly on a slender tree branch against a clear blue sky.

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A Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), often called a waterhen or swamp chicken, is seen swimming slowly through murky, debris-filled water while actively foraging for food.

hills · wildlife

Trucks line up at the Ghazipur dumpyard to throw garbage generated in thousands and lakhs of tons by Delhi city as Black kites hover to pick up scraps.

Uttarakhand·wildlife · birds

A beautiful Himalayan woodland scene featuring a Black-headed Jay (Garrulus lanceolatus) perched prominently on the top branch of a tree in the forests of Jabarkhet Nature Reserve near Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India.

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An Indian Peafowl (commonly known as a peacock), Pavo cristatus, perched gracefully on the branches of a blooming Red Silk Cotton Tree (Bombax ceiba) in New Delhi, India.

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A striking Verditer Flycatcher sits calmly on a slender branch, its soft turquoise-blue plumage glowing in the sunlight. The small insectivorous bird watches its surroundings attentively, ready to dart out and catch flying insects.