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wildlife · birds

A Rufous Treepie (Dendrocitta vagabunda) is perched on a tree, feeding on a white, web-like cocoon attached to a leaf. The bird uses its beak to tear into the silk covering, likely targeting a larva or pupa inside.

wildlife · birds

A lively scene from New Delhi shows a group of ducks swimming and splashing in a calm pond. These birds are identified as Mallard, one of the most widespread duck species in the world and the ancestor of many domestic ducks.

wildlife · farmland

A group of Rhesus Macaques (Macaca mulatta) is observed huddled together on tree branches in a green setting in Delhi. The individuals display close physical proximity, indicating social bonding within the troop.

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A well-camouflaged Indian Pond Heron, also known as the paddybird, is seen resting near a water body in New Delhi.

lake · birds

A white domestic goose and a Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) are observed in a small pond within an orchard setting in Delhi.

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An Indian grey hornbill (Ocyceros birostris) holds a worm in its beak at an orchard in Delhi, India. The bird rubs the prey repeatedly against a tree branch to subdue and kill it before consumption.

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A Shikra (Accipiter badius), a small bird of prey, perched on a tree branch in New Delhi. The raptor displays a grey head and back, along with a white chest marked by fine horizontal brown barring.

Kerala·birds · wildlife

In the forest habitat around Munnar, multiple bird species are observed perched and feeding on insects. A Greater Racket-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus paradiseus) sits on a branch holding prey in its beak.

wildlife · birds

An Indian Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros birostris) is perched on a tree branch in New Delhi, India. This medium-sized bird shows grey plumage with a pale underside and a long, curved bill featuring a prominent casque.

Kerala·wildlife · birds

A Nilgiri wood pigeon (Columba elphinstonii) is observed in the forested region of Munnar. This large pigeon species is endemic to the Western Ghats and inhabits moist evergreen forests.

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An Indian bison (Bos gaurus), also known as gaur, is observed grazing on a grassy hillside in Pampadum Shola National Park. The animal feeds on fresh green vegetation spread across the slope.

birds · wildlife

An Indian scops owl (Otus bakkamoena) is partially visible inside a tree hollow at night, with its large dark eyes looking outward. The cavity provides natural shelter and camouflage within the tree trunk.

birds · wildlife

A Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis), a White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis), and a Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) are observed perched on branches in a forested area of southern India.

flowers · wildlife

An Oriental Garden Lizard (Calotes versicolor), also known as the changeable lizard, is observed resting on a plant in an urban setting in India.

wildlife · birds

An oriental rat snake (Ptyas mucosa) moves through a garden in Delhi, India while being harassed by several mynahs.

wildlife · farmland

A dragonfly identified as Tholymis tillarga, commonly known as the Coral-tailed Cloudwing or Evening Skimmer, is observed in New Delhi, India.

wildlife · birds

A Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea), a slender bird from the Motacillidae family, is observed in New Delhi, India. Despite its name, the species shows a grey head and back, a distinct whitish eyebrow, and bright yellow underparts.

birds · wildlife

A Coppersmith Barbet (Psilopogon haemacephalus), a common resident bird in New Delhi, is observed excavating a nesting cavity in a tree trunk.

wildlife · birds

A Black Kite (Milvus migrans), a medium-sized raptor from the family Accipitridae, is observed in New Delhi, India.

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Two Rose-ringed Parakeets (Psittacula krameri), also known as Ring-necked Parakeets, are perched on a tree trunk and adjacent branches in New Delhi, India.

birds · wildlife

Two Rose-ringed Parakeets (Psittacula krameri), also known as Indian Ringneck Parrots, are perched on branches within a leafy tree in India.

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A non-venomous snake is seen swimming through murky water in New Delhi, India, moving between floating debris and partially submerged branches.

wildlife · birds

A Black Kite (Milvus migrans), a medium-sized bird of prey commonly found across India, is perched on a tree branch. The bird displays characteristic brown plumage and a hooked beak adapted for scavenging and hunting.