Blue Throated Blue Flycatcher
Birding South India Blog
by Ashy
4M ago
The blue-throated flycatcher(Cyornis rubeculoides) is a small passerine bird in the flycatcher family. It resembles Cyornis tickelliae but easily separated by the blue throat. The habitat of this species is a thicker forest than other species of flycatchers. The blue-throated flycatcher is found in much of the Indian sub continent , all through the Himalayas ..read more
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Malabar Trogon
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by Ashy
6M ago
It is found in the forests of India and Sri Lanka. It is mainly found in the Western Ghats. Like in other trogons, males and females vary in plumage. It perches on branches under the forest canopy. It feeds exclusively on insects and fruits. The nest is made up of rotting trees and stumps. The birds utter low guttural call that can be heard only at close quarters and the birds perch still on a… Source ..read more
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Malabar Parakeet
Birding South India Blog
by Ashy
7M ago
Blue-winged Parakeet also known as the Malabar Parakeet is a species of parakeet endemic to the Western Ghats of Southern India. Found in small flocks, they fly rapidly in forest clearings while making screeching calls. They eat fruits and grains. Its intelligent eyes , framed by distinctive black markings, possess a knowing glint that hints at the secrets of the forest inhabits. Source ..read more
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Asian Fairy Blue Bird
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by Ashy
8M ago
The Asian Fairy Blue Bird with its stunning cobalt plumage and melodious calls, enchants birdwatchers across Asia. Found in dense forests, it feasts on fruits and insects, contributing to forest regeneration through seed dispersal. It may seasonally take nectar from flowers in some parts of the range. With its iridescent feathers and graceful flight, it’s a symbol of beauty in nature. Source ..read more
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White Bellied Treepie
Birding South India Blog
by Ashy
8M ago
It ( Dendrocitta Leucogastra) is found in the forests of the Western Ghats in India. It is a bird of the crow family endemics to the forests of Southern India. This treepie eats fruits, seeds, nectar, invertebrates, reptiles, rodents and eggs. The white bellied treepie is 48 cm (19 in) long. They overlap in distribution in some areas with the rufous treepie. The white of the head and body makes it… Source ..read more
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Slaty Legged Crake
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by Ashy
11M ago
The Banded crake(Rallina Eurizonodies) is a waterbird in the rail and crake family, rallidae. Its breeding habitat is swamps and similar wet areas in well-wooded country across South Asia east from India, Pakistan and Srilanka to the Philippines and Indonesia. The rails are mainly permanent residents throughout their range, but some northern populations migrrate further south in winter. Source ..read more
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Great Eared Nightjar
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by Ashy
11M ago
The great eared nightjar aka Dragon Bird. Habitat is South Asia and Southeast Asia, SriLanka, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or moist lowland tropical forests. Great eared nightjars prey on a variety of flying insects, like moths and beetles. These birds were named in the 17th-century because they... Source ..read more
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Indian Pitta(Navaranga)
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by Ashy
1y ago
Indian Pitta, known as 6′ O clock bird is a vibrant bird since it is active in the sunrise time. It is locally known as Navaranga for its nine colors and it is as beautiful as a peacock. It is a passerine bird indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. Thriving in habitats such as scrub jungle, deciduous forests, and dense evergreen areas, this bird species primarily breeds within the Himalayan... Source ..read more
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Black Baza
Birding South India Blog
by Ashy
1y ago
The black baza is a small and distinctively colured raptor migrating from Eastern Himalayas to Southern India. It ranges from 30 to 35 cm in length, a 66 to 80 cm wingspan and a weight of 168 to 224 g. The black bazas have short, stout legs and feet with strong talons. A prominent crest is a feature of the bazas. The male has white scapulars, secondary coverts and on the secondaries. Source ..read more
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Srilankan Frogmouth
Birding South India Blog
by Ashy
1y ago
Srilankan or Ceylon frogmouth is found in Western Ghats of India and in Srilanka. It is rarely seen during the day except at roost sites or when flushed. It regularly uses the same roost spot for months. They are highly camouflaged and find it hard to spot. When alarmed at its perch, it slowly move sit head, pointing its bill upward, and it can easily be mistaken for a jagged, broken branch . Source ..read more
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