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Uttarakhand·hills · wildlife

It's call gives this bird its onomatopoeic name of Three Cheers. Sitting pretty in the orange glow of pre-sunset timing in winters in the Himalaya, this Black-capped Sibia or Rufous Sibia can be heard singing in it's melodious voice in the…

hills · birds

This Barbet is so full of wild pear pulp in its belly that it can barely move! The Hill Barbet, also know as the Mewli or Piao chidiya is one of the most colourful enigmatic Himalayan birds, with a far reaching call that echoes across the h…

birds · hills

Like a painted artwork, the mostly rust-coloured Striated Laughing Thrush has the most detailed plumage you ever saw in any bird, surely, what with those delicate white streaks! What a handsome Himalayan bird! A shy and retiring bird of thi…

hills · birds

The Hill Barbet, also know as the Mewli or Piao chidiya is one of the most colourful enigmatic Himalayan birds, with a far reaching call that echoes across the hills and valleys in summer-time, when the birds are breeding.

birds · hills

What a handsome Himalayan bird! A shy and retiring bird of thick shrubbery, the Striated Laughing Thrush is a not often seen mountain babbler like bird with beautiful streaks and striations on its neck, cheeks and chest.

birds · wildlife

A resting Domestic Goose, likely belonging to a Chinese or African goose breed, is shown in a calm sleeping posture with its head tucked deep into its soft white body feathers.

hills · wildlife

A male Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus) perched on a thick, moss-covered tree branch within a Himalayan forest.

wildlife · hills

This footage captures a male Kalij Pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) moving cautiously through a rocky earth cavity and gravel-covered hillside in the Himalayan region of northern India.

wildlife · birds

A Black Kite (Milvus migrans) perched upright on a weathered tree stump in its natural habitat. The bird remains alert, repeatedly turning its head to watch the surrounding area.

birds · forest

A Changeable Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus), also known as the Crested Hawk-Eagle, perched high in the crown of a Himalayan Cedar (Cedrus deodara), commonly known as the Deodar tree.

birds · wildlife

A mature Crested Serpent Eagle (Spilornis cheela) resting quietly on a sturdy tree branch within a forest canopy.

wildlife · birds

A Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) perched quietly on a grassy hillside in its natural habitat. The bird of prey remains alert as it scans the surrounding landscape before slowly preening its feathers with its hooked bill.

Uttarakhand·wildlife · hills

A majestic Himalayan Griffon Vulture (Gyps himalayensis) glides high above the forested ridges of Jabbarkhet near Mussoorie. One of Asia's largest flying birds, it effortlessly rides thermal air currents while scanning the landscape below.

hills · wildlife

Two Himalayan Griffon Vultures are engaged in an aggressive territorial interaction on a steep rocky mountain cliff in the Himalayan region.

wildlife · hills

A Himalayan Griffon Vulture (Gyps himalayensis) resting on its nest on a high rocky cliff. The bird is positioned low in the nest, indicating brooding behaviour over an egg.

wildlife · birds

A Black Kite (Milvus migrans) is perched on a thick, textured tree branch in a vegetated setting. The bird shows dark brown plumage and a slightly forked tail, typical of this widespread raptor species.

Uttarakhand·birds · wildlife

Thanks to Nikhil Devasar, we're now sure that this is a Common Buzzard! Abhishek Gulshan, while not wanting to question this more authoritative identification, suggests that "somehow this looks like a Himalayan Buzzard to me.

birds

Juvenile male peacocks do not develop their long plumes and colourful livery until their third year. They look almost identical to female Indian Peafowl or peahens, in this phase, save for a little barring that can differentiate them.

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A Common Barn owl (Tyto alba) sits on a branch and grooms itself. They are nocturnal use their sense of hearing to hunt at night and are common in their habitat areas. They feed on bats, birds, insects and reptiles.

birds · wildlife

An Indian Scops Owl (Otus bakkamoena) rests quietly among tree branches during daylight, relying on its remarkable camouflage to remain hidden. The owl slowly looks around, scanning its surroundings with large, alert eyes.

birds · wildlife

A Spotted Owlet (Athene brama) sits quietly on a branch surrounded by lush green leaves. The owl watches attentively, occasionally turning its head and looking directly at the camera.

birds · wildlife

A Collared Owlet (Taenioptynx brodiei), also known as the Collared Pygmy Owl, perched quietly on a tree branch in broad daylight.

industry · wildlife

A large orange tower crane is visible above trees in Sarojini Nagar, Delhi. The crane features a vertical lattice mast, horizontal jib, counter-jib with concrete counterweights, and an operator cabin near the top.