wildlife

Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

Thousands of Demoiselle cranes, locally known as Kurja, gather closely together at the Pakshi Chugga Ghar in Khichan, Rajasthan, India.

Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

Demoiselle cranes, locally known as Kurja, gather closely together at the Pakshi Chugga Ghar in Khichan, Rajasthan, India. The large flock occupies an open feeding area surrounded by buildings and structures typical of the village.

wildlife · birds

A large number of Black Kites (Milvus migrans) gather around a massive landfill in Delhi. Dozens of birds are perched along a concrete structure and a high-mast lighting pole, while others fly above the waste-covered landscape.

Khichan, Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

Demoiselle cranes, locally known as Kurja, gather at the Pakshi Chugga Ghar in Khichan, Rajasthan, India. The large flock occupies an open feeding area surrounded by buildings and structures typical of the village.

architecture · wildlife

Ironically, hundreds of Raptors fly high above a residential building rather inaptly named 'French Arcade', overlooking Asia's largest trash mountain below.

Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

Demoiselle cranes (Grus virgo), locally known as Kurja, gather at a dedicated feeding enclosure called a Chugga Ghar in Khichan, Phalodi district, Rajasthan.

Uttarakhand·wildlife · birds

A White-browed Wagtail is seen foraging for food on open ground in Darma Valley, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. The bird moves across the tilled soil while searching for insects and other small prey.

birds · wildlife

A male Himalayan Woodpecker (Dendrocopos himalayensis) is shown moving along moss-covered tree branches in a forested mountain habitat.

wildlife · hills

A flock of Snow Pigeons is seen flying through a mountainous valley in Darma Valley, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. The birds move between steep rocky slopes covered with patches of vegetation.

Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

Demoiselle cranes, locally known as Kurja, gather at the Pakshi Chugga Ghar in Khichan, Rajasthan. The feeding area is known for community-supported feeding of migratory Demoiselle cranes during their seasonal winter visits.

Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

Thousands of Demoiselle cranes, locally known as Kurja, gather closely together at the Pakshi Chugga Ghar in Khichan, Rajasthan, India.

wildlife · birds

A Rock Bunting (Emberiza cia) is shown foraging on dry, dusty ground scattered with small pebbles, loose rocks, and clods of soil.

Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

Demoiselle cranes, locally known as Kurja, gather at the Pakshi Chugga Ghar in Khichan village, Rajasthan. The migratory birds congregate in the designated feeding area, while some cranes are also seen flying overhead.

wildlife · birds

Ghazipur landfill site in Delhi is shown with a large open-air mound covered in plastic bags, loose debris and other discarded waste.

Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

Thousands of Demoiselle cranes, locally known as Kurja, gather at the Pakshi Chugga Ghar in Khichan village, Rajasthan. The migratory birds congregate in the designated feeding area, while some cranes are also seen flying overhead.

birds · wildlife

A male Himalayan woodpecker (Dendrocopos himalayensis) is observed on a sloping forest floor in Uttarakhand, surrounded by green vegetation, moss and fallen leaves.

wildlife · birds

A Yellow-breasted Greenfinch (Chloris spinoides) is seen in a natural setting with bright yellow underparts and a yellow face. Its dark crown contrasts with the yellow facial area, while the dark wings show prominent yellow wing bars.

industry · wildlife

Heavy machinery operates at the Ghazipur landfill in Delhi, India, among extensive heaps of accumulated waste. A crane and other equipment move and organize garbage across the landfill area.

birds · wildlife

A Himalayan black bulbul (Hypsipetes leucocephalus) is seen perched in a natural outdoor setting. The bird has dark grey-to-black plumage and a distinctive bright orange-red bill.

wildlife · birds

An Indian White-eye (Zosterops palpebrosus) is seen moving between the slender branches of a blooming Palash tree, also known as the Flame of the Forest.

birds · wildlife

A common myna (Acridotheres tristis), also known as the Indian myna, is seen inside a natural cavity in the trunk of a large tree. The bird repeatedly appears at the opening of the cavity while surrounded by dense green foliage.

birds · wildlife

Two young Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) chicks peek out from a natural tree hollow used as a nest. An adult Rose-ringed Parakeet returns to the hollow and approaches the chicks.

wildlife

An Asian common toad rests on sandy ground with a dark, curved leech attached to the top of its head. The toad's earthy coloration blends with the surrounding soil as it remains near the ground.