The Srilankan Bay Owl is a species of bay owl in the family Tytonidae. It is endemic to the island of Sri Lanka and the western ghats in Kerala, South Western India. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss. The owl is of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Malabar Grey Hornbill is a hornbill endemic to the Western Ghats and are found mainly in both dense forests and semi-urban areas. They move around in groups, and diet comprises on figs, forest fruits, large insects and lizards. What’s so different about the Malabar Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros griseos) compared with the other three Hornbills found […]
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary also known as Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary lies on the northern bank of river Periyar is considered as the first bird sanctuary in Kerala. The bird man of India, Dr. Salim Ali described Thattekad as the richest bird habitat in peninsular India. It spreads over an area of 25 km2 with one […]