Black Baza

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 Frogmouth

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

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 […]