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A large congregation of Demoiselle cranes (Anthropoides virgo), locally known as Kurja or Koonj, gathers around a shallow body of water at Khichan in Rajasthan.

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A large flock of Demoiselle cranes gathers on dry, sandy ground, while several birds take flight above the group. The cranes spread across the open area in dense clusters and small flying formations.

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A male Grey-winged Blackbird (Turdus boulboul) perched among moss- and lichen-covered branches in a cool, misty Himalayan forest.

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Several bird species in a Himalayan forest during spring, surrounded by mossy trees, ferns, and fresh vegetation. A White-crested Laughingthrush (Garrulax leucolophus) searches through leaf litter and ferns on the forest floor.

Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

A large flock of Demoiselle cranes (Anthropoides virgo), locally known as Kurja, gathers at Khichan in Rajasthan, India. The steel-grey cranes have black heads and necks with distinctive white ear patches.

Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

Sevaram Mali Parihar of Khichan, Rajasthan, discusses the annual arrival of Demoiselle cranes (Anthropoides virgo), locally known as Kurja.

Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

A large gathering of Demoiselle cranes (Anthropoides virgo) is seen feeding at Chugha Ghar in Khichan village, Rajasthan.

Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

A large flock of Demoiselle cranes (Anthropoides virgo) gathers near a water body in Khichan, Rajasthan, India. The cranes are spread across the sandy bank, while several birds wade through the shallow water.

Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

A large flock of Demoiselle cranes (Anthropoides virgo) gathers near a water body in Khichan, Rajasthan, India. The migratory birds are seen standing across the sandy bank, with several cranes wading through shallow water.

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A Brown-headed Barbet (Psilopogon zeylanicus) is visiting a nest cavity in a tree trunk. The parent bird carries small green fruits or berries in its bill and enters the round cavity where the chicks are sheltered.

Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

Flocks of Demoiselle Cranes flying over a Rajasthan village during the evening golden hour. The birds travel in loose formations at different heights above village rooftops, trees, and open ground as the sky changes from blue to warm orange…

Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

A large flock of Demoiselle cranes (Anthropoides virgo) is gathered near a water body at Khichan in Rajasthan, India.

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Chicks beg for food from their parents, orange gapes open and quivering, even as one chick fledges and drops from the nest...

Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

Demoiselle cranes (Anthropoides virgo) are seen feeding at Chugha Ghar in Khichan village, Rajasthan. The cranes walk around the feeding area, call to one another and forage on the ground, while some birds take flight above the gathering.

Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

Demoiselle cranes (Anthropoides virgo) are seen feeding at Chugha Ghar in Khichan village, Rajasthan. The cranes walk around the feeding area, call to one another and forage on the ground, while some birds take flight above the gathering.

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The Paradise Flycatcher is truly one of India's avian gems, see privileged view of male bird at nest Indian Paradise Flycatcher: Every Indian birder's dream sighting, with the male's long streaming tail feathers.

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Chicks beg for food from their parents, orange gapes open and quivering, even as one chick fledges and drops from the nest...

Rajasthan·wildlife · birds

A flock of Demoiselle cranes (Anthropoides virgo), locally known as Kurja or Koonj, flies over an open field near Khichan village in Rajasthan, India. A large number of cranes can be seen gathered on the ground beyond the dry, sandy field.

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A large flock of Demoiselle cranes (Anthropoides virgo), locally known as Kurja or Koonj, gathers at Pakshi Chugga Ghar in Khichan village, Rajasthan.

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A Rufous Sibia (Heterophasia capistrata) perched among dense green foliage in a Himalayan forest. The bird has a rufous-orange body that contrasts with its dark head and face.

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A massive flock of Demoiselle cranes (Anthropoides virgo), locally known as Kurja or Koonj, gathers around a shallow body of water.

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A female or non-breeding male Common Rosefinch (Carpodacus erythrinus) perched on a bare branch in soft, warm light.

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A Coppersmith Barbet (Psilopogon haemacephalus) working at a round cavity in a tree trunk. The bird has a green body, red forehead and breast patch, and yellow markings around the eyes.