wildlife

birds · wildlife

A Slaty-headed Parakeet (Psittacula himalayana) is observed perched on a tree branch, holding a small brown berry or fruit in its foot. The bird uses its strong, curved beak to feed while maintaining balance on the branch.

wildlife · birds

Two Female Common Rosefinches (Carpodacus erythrinus) are perched on a dry, weathered tree branch in a Himalayan forest setting. Both birds appear small and brownish, blending with the muted tones of the branch.

birds · wildlife

A female Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) is observed feeding on a bottlebrush flower (Callistemon). The bird uses its slender, downward-curved bill to access nectar from the flower’s stamens.

livestock · desert

A rural landscape in Rajasthan, India, shows a male Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) with a juvenile grazing on dry grassland. Another nilgai, commonly known as the blue bull, is visible moving in the background.

wildlife · birds

A Black-headed Jay (Garrulus lanceolatus) is observed perched on a tree branch in a forested Himalayan setting. The bird shows its characteristic black head, pale blue wing panel with barred markings, and warm brown body tones.

hills · wildlife

Kiangs, also known as Tibetan Wild Asses (Equus kiang), are observed moving in herds across open landscapes in the trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh, India.

birds · wildlife

A Coppersmith Barbet (Psilopogon haemacephalus) is perched on a tree branch within a dense green forest setting. The bird shows its characteristic bright green plumage, red forehead, yellow eye patches, and streaked underparts.

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.

wildlife

An Indian palm squirrel (Funambulus palmarum) is observed gripping a piece of chapati or cracker while positioned against the rough bark of a tree.

wildlife · birds

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.

birds · wildlife

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.

wildlife · birds

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.

wildlife · birds

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.

birds · wildlife

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

birds · wildlife

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.

Maharashtra·wildlife

Lemon Oscar, Tiger Oscar, and Albino Tiger Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus) in a fish aquarium in Mumbai, India.

birds · wildlife

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

wildlife · birds

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

birds · wildlife

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

wildlife · birds

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.

wildlife · birds

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