wildlife

wildlife · birds

Seen at the Wilderness Orchard in Delhi, a Eurasian hoopoe (Upupa epops), also known as the common hoopoe, moves across dry grass and exposed soil while foraging.

birds · wildlife

A Himalayan Woodpecker (Dendrocopos himalayensis) is seen on a moss-covered tree trunk in its natural habitat. The bird uses its strong beak to repeatedly carve and peck into the tree bark while searching for insects and worms.

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A small group of Rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) sits together on a narrow concrete ledge in an urban area.

farmland · wildlife

Red grapefruit fruits are being harvested from trees in a wilderness orchard in Delhi, India. Several fruits have visible holes or openings on their surfaces associated with bird feeding.

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A five-striped palm squirrel (Funambulus pennantii) moves through dense, thin tree branches while feeding on flower buds. Its pale and dark stripes are visible along its back, along with its long bushy tail.

wildlife · birds

A large flock of Black Kites is seen above the towering garbage heaps of Ghazipur Landfill in New Delhi, India. Some birds soar over the landfill while others perch on the arms of an urban street light pole.

birds · wildlife

A Streaked Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron lineatum) is perched on rocks during the morning. The bird repeatedly calls from its rocky perch in its natural habitat.

wildlife · birds

A female Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) is shown moving around the base of a tree and along its exposed roots and lower branches.

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A small rodent resembling an Indian Palm Squirrel is shown feeding among grasses. It uses its front paws to hold and manipulate the food while eating. The squirrel moves through the grass and pauses to forage and feed.

wildlife · birds

A male Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) is shown perched on a horizontal tree branch surrounded by broad green leaves. The bird has glossy black plumage, a long pale bill, and distinctive bright red eyes.

wildlife · forest

A pair of Asian Common Toads (Duttaphrynus melanostictus) is shown in amplexus among forest leaf litter at night. The smaller male is positioned on the larger female and maintains a firm grip during this reproductive behavior.

flowers · wildlife

Jasmine climber vine full of fragrant blossoms in a garden in Delhi, with a Red-wattled Lapwing calling in the background.

hills · lake

A school of Golden Mahseer (Tor putitora) fry and fingerlings is shown swimming through clear, shallow water in a concrete rearing pond.

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A pipefish is shown camouflaged among aquatic vegetation, with its elongated body blending closely with the surrounding plants.

wildlife · birds

An Indian White-eye (Zosterops palpebrosus) is shown working on a small cup-shaped nest tucked among the dense fronds of a palm tree.

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A striped palm squirrel is shown positioned in a narrow crevice between the trunks and roots of a large tree.

wildlife · birds

A Green-backed Tit (Parus monticolus) is shown perched among pine needles in a temperate montane forest habitat.

birds · wildlife

A Rufous-bellied Woodpecker (Dendrocopos hyperythrus) is shown perched on a moss-covered tree branch in its natural habitat. The bird remains on the branch while exposing its plumage to sunlight and adjusting its feathers with its bill.

birds · wildlife

A female or eclipse male Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) is seen moving through the branches of a tree. The bird hops from one branch to another, briefly perching on a thin, curved branch surrounded by green leaves and dried seed pods.

birds · wildlife

A female Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) moves actively through dense tree branches and green foliage. The small bird repeatedly hops from one thin branch to another, displaying its olive-grey upperparts and pale yellowish underside.

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A Northern Palm Squirrel, also known as the Five-Striped Palm Squirrel, is perched on a thick branch of a Neem tree in a natural outdoor setting. The squirrel is captured leaning forward in a grooming posture, carefully cleaning its fur.

highway · wildlife

Cargo truck gets stuck in mud in South Delhi, gets an Escorts F15 crane to pull it out A large green cargo truck has its rear tyre stuck in muddy ground near a factory road, making it difficult for the vehicle to move.

wildlife · birds

A female House finch perches on a tree branch while looking around its surroundings. The bird remains alert and periodically calls while positioned on the branch. Its brownish, streaked plumage is visible against the surrounding foliage.