The black and orange flycatcher( Ficedula nigrorufa), is a jewel in the crown of the western ghat birds. This bird is found in the high elevation plateaus above 1500m areas of the Nilgiris, Palani Hills, Biligiriranga Hills and Kannan Devan Hills. It lives in the shola forests of the Wsetern ghats in South India. It […]
The White bellied Treepie belongs to the crow family endemic to the forests of southern India, especially the western Ghats. The bird has a lovely long glossy tail, rich colors on the black and a super white belly as the name suggest. They overlap in distribution in some areas with the rufous treepie but are […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It is indeed known for its vibrant colors and is often referred to as the “6′ O clock bird” because of its activity during sunrise. The local name “Navaranga” highlights its nine colors, and its beauty is often compared to that of a peacock. The Indian Pitta is a passerine bird native to the Indian […]