Wildlife — Clipahoy

Black-rumped Flameback keeps watch over its tree hollow in a forest setting

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A Black-rumped Flameback (Dinopium benghalense), also known as the Lesser Golden-backed Woodpecker, remains alert beside its tree hollow in a forest setting.

A female Grey Bushchat perches alertly while calling from a forest branch

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A female Grey Bushchat (Saxicola ferreus) perched gracefully on a slender branch. Remaining highly alert, the small songbird constantly scans its surroundings, turning its head from side to side while emitting a series of soft chirping call…

Watch a flock of Pigeons soar through Delhi in beautiful slow motion

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This dramatic slow-motion footage captures a flock of Rock Pigeons (Columba livia) suddenly taking flight near the Safdarjung area of New Delhi.

Verditer Flycatcher perches on barbed wire while holding a freshly caught insect

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A Verditer Flycatcher (Eumyias thalassinus) perched gracefully on a weathered barbed-wire fence.

Female Purple Sunbird tends to her beautifully woven nest

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A female Purple Sunbird rests inside her intricately woven hanging nest, offering a glimpse into the remarkable nesting behavior of one of India's most familiar nectar-feeding birds.

Rock Pigeons rest on overhead wires in a busy cityscape

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A flock of Rock Pigeons (Columba livia) perches along overhead utility wires in a densely populated urban neighborhood. The birds preen, shift positions, and occasionally take short flights between cables.

Sahel Bush Sparrow calls from a thorny branch beneath the evening sky

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A Sahel Bush Sparrow (Gymnoris dentata) perches on a thorny branch surrounded by sparse green leaves. The puffed-up bird repeatedly calls while remaining alert and observant.

Indian Pond Heron waits patiently for prey among wetland vegetation

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An Indian Pond Heron (Ardeola grayii) perched quietly on a low-hanging branch beside a wetland. Remaining perfectly still, the bird carefully scans the water below in search of fish, insects, and other aquatic prey.

Brown-fronted Woodpecker calls while perched in a Himalayan lower forest canopy

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A Brown-fronted Woodpecker (Dendrocoptes auriceps) perches on a tree branch amid green and brown foliage beneath a clear blue sky. The bird remains alert, calling frequently while scanning its surroundings.

A Green-backed Tit preens its feathers on a forest tree branch

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A Green-backed Tit (Parus monticolus) rests quietly on a tree branch, carefully preening and cleaning its feathers. This small member of the Paridae family is known for its vibrant green back, black head markings, and agile movements.

Hoopoes and Jungle Babblers forage together across an open garden floor

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This footage captures Hoopoes (Upupa epops) and Jungle Babblers (Argya striata) actively foraging on the ground in an open garden habitat.

Grey-winged Blackbird perched quietly in a mossy Himalayan forest

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A Grey-winged Blackbird (Turdus boulboul) perched on a moss-covered branch in a lush Himalayan forest. The bird pauses to observe its surroundings before carefully preening its feathers.

Purple Sunbird carefully tends it's beautiful hanging nest in a garden

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A Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) carefully inspects and maintains its beautifully woven hanging nest in a leafy garden.

Common Myna peeking from a hidden tree hollow nest in the wild

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A Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis) is observed carrying out a variety of natural behaviours in its habitat. The bird peeks from a tree hollow used as a nesting cavity before perching on a bare branch to preen its feathers.

Brown-fronted Woodpecker, Black Bulbul and other birds foraging on blooming red Rhododendron flowers

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A group of Himalayan bird species forages among the blossoms of a red Rhododendron in a montane forest.

Grey Francolin family foraging with chicks on the forest floor

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A small family of Grey Francolins (Ortygornis pondicerianus) forages together on the forest floor in a natural scrub woodland habitat.

Male Dark Grey Bush Chat perched on a bare woodland branch at bird sanctuary

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A Grey Bush Chat (Saxicola ferreus) perched upright at the tip of a weathered, leafless tree branch against a clear blue sky.

A Himalayan Woodpecker searching for food in a rainy forest

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A Himalayan Woodpecker (Dendrocopos himalayensis) foraging on a moss-covered tree trunk during a rainy day in the Himalayan forest. Using its strong beak, the bird pecks at the bark while searching for insects hidden beneath the surface.

Feeding hundreds of Pigeons in Delhi creates a spectacular sky filled with beating wings

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A traditional bird-feeding activity in a public square, where a local man scoops yellow corn kernels from a large burlap sack and scatters them across the ground.

Yellow-footed Green Pigeon forages for wild figs high in the forest canopy

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A Yellow-footed Green Pigeon (Treron phoenicopterus), locally known as Hariyal, foraging for wild figs high in a leafy tree canopy.

Grey Bush Chat perches alertly while calling and scanning its surroundings

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A Grey Bush Chat (Saxicola ferreus) perched on a bare branch, remaining highly alert as it repeatedly scans the surrounding area.

Rufous Sibia perches alertly on a bare branch during a calm Himalayan morning

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A Rufous Sibia (Heterophasia capistrata) perched on a leafless tree branch during the morning. The bird remains alert, carefully observing its surroundings while occasionally turning its head.

Female Chestnut-bellied Rock Thrush rests quietly atop a Himalayan tree

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A female Chestnut-bellied Rock Thrush (Monticola rufiventris) resting quietly at the top of a tree in its Himalayan habitat.