wildlife

wildlife · birds

In New Delhi, India, shows both a male and female Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus). The male peafowl, commonly called a peacock, displays its iridescent blue head and neck along with its long ornamental train feathers used during courtship d…

wildlife

A Plain Tiger observed in a natural habitat in India. The Plain Tiger, also known as the African Queen or African Monarch, is a medium-sized butterfly distributed across Asia, Africa, and Australia.

lake · wildlife

A Jal Mandir located near Sambhar Lake alongside a large flock of Greater Flamingo feeding in the shallow saline waters. The white temple structure features domes and open-sided architecture commonly associated with water temples in India.

Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

A flock of Demoiselle Cranes (Anthropoides virgo) at Khichan Lake. The birds are gathered along the waterbody and surrounding open ground in large numbers.

birds · wildlife

A male Purple Sunbird in eclipse plumage in New Delhi. During the non-breeding season, male Purple Sunbirds lose their glossy metallic breeding colors and develop a duller appearance similar to females.

wildlife · birds

A House Crow perched on a branch in Wilderness Orchard, New Delhi. The bird is identifiable by its black head, wings, and tail contrasted with an ashy-grey neck and breast.

birds · wildlife

A Rose-ringed Parakeet feeding on the flowers of a Red Silk-Cotton Tree in India. The parakeet is identifiable by its bright green plumage and distinctive red bill, characteristics commonly associated with this widespread parrot species.

wildlife · farmland

An Indian Palm Squirrel in Wilderness Orchard, New Delhi. The squirrel is identifiable by the distinct white stripes running along its back, a characteristic feature of the species commonly known as the three-striped palm squirrel.

Uttarakhand·birds · wildlife

A male Chestnut-bellied Rock Thrush perched on a branch in Jabbarkhet. The bird displays deep blue coloration on the head, back, and wings, contrasting with bright orange-chestnut underparts and a darker facial area.

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ARhesus Macaque resting among tree branches in New Delhi. The monkey is seen with its eyes closed while perched within dense foliage, displaying the brownish-grey fur and pale chest typical of the species.

wildlife · birds

Two birds of prey — the Black Kite and the Shikra — in Wilderness Orchard, New Delhi. The Black Kite is seen perched on a tree branch with its beak open, displaying dark brown plumage, a hooked black beak, yellow cere, and strong talons.

wildlife · birds

A flowering Red Silk-Cotton Tree in a wilderness area of New Delhi. The tree displays its characteristic bright red blossoms that bloom during the spring season before new leaves emerge.

birds · wildlife

A Brown-headed Barbet perched on a flowering Red Silk-Cotton Tree in Wilderness Orchard, New Delhi.

wildlife · birds

Two Wire-tailed Swallow perched on a branch in New Delhi. The birds are identifiable by the extremely long wire-like outer tail feathers that trail behind them, a defining feature of the species.

birds · wildlife

A Brown-headed Barbet perched among the flowers of a Red Silk-Cotton Tree in New Delhi. The Red Silk-Cotton tree, locally known as Semal, produces large red blossoms during the spring flowering season between February and March.

birds · wildlife

A male and female Purple Sunbird in New Delhi. The female Purple Sunbird is identifiable by olive-brown plumage, yellowish underparts, and a slender curved bill adapted for nectar feeding.

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An Indian Palm Squirrel moving across the branches of a Red Silk-Cotton Tree in Wilderness Orchard, New Delhi. The squirrel, also known as a striped palm squirrel, is seen navigating the flowering branches while foraging.

wildlife · birds

A Black Kite perched on a tree branch in New Delhi. The bird, also known as the Pariah Kite (Milvus migrans govinda), is one of the most widespread birds of prey found across India.

Himachal Pradesh·hills · wildlife

Hunting skills being imparted to a new generation of Ounce! A Mother Snow Leopard teaches her two cubs hunting skills in the western Himalaya of Himachal in India The footage captures a rare and intimate moment in the high Himalayas, where…

wildlife · birds

A small group of Lesser Flamingo is seen wading through the shallow, saline waters of Sambhar Lake. These elegant birds are known for their vibrant pink coloration, which is often more intense than that of the larger Greater Flamingo.

wildlife · birds

A Black Kite is seen perched on a Red Silk Cotton Tree in New Delhi. The tree is recognizable by its striking red blossoms, providing a vivid contrast to the bird’s dark brown plumage.

birds · wildlife

A Brown-headed Barbet, also known as the large green barbet, is seen perched in New Delhi. This plump bird is easily identified by its bright green body contrasted with a streaked brown head and neck.

birds · wildlife

An Indian Pond Heron, also known as a paddybird, is observed in New Delhi. The bird is in its non-breeding plumage, showing dull, earthy brown streaks on the head, neck, and breast—perfect camouflage that helps it blend into its surrounding…