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grey headed fish eagle
lcthyophanga ichthyaetus
Learn about the Grey-headed Fish Eagle (lcthyophanga ichthyaetus). A detailed guide on its physical traits, specialized fish-hunting diet, and forest habitat.
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grey heron
Ardea cinerea
Learn about the Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea), a tall wading bird found in wetlands. Discover its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and behavior in this guide.
griffon vulture
Gyps fulvus
Discover the majestic Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus). Learn about its massive wingspan, scavenger diet, mountain habitats, and unique breeding behaviors.
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house crow
Corvus splendens
Discover the House Crow (Corvus splendens). Learn about its urban habitat, diverse diet, physical features, and behavior in this comprehensive guide.
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house sparrow
Passer domesticus
Discover the House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), the world's most widespread wild bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, appearance, and fascinating adaptability.
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indian bushlark
Mirafra erythoptera
Learn about the Indian Bushlark (Mirafra erythroptera). Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and how to identify it in the wild.
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indian cormorant
Phalacrocorax fucicollis
Discover the Indian Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscicollis). Learn about its unique blue eyes, pursuit-diving diet, and habitat in the Indian Subcontinent.
indian grey hornbill
Ocyceros birostris
Learn about the Indian grey hornbill (Ocyceros birostris), a unique urban bird known for its distinct casque, nesting habits, and arboreal lifestyle in India.
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indian peafowl
Pavo cristatus
Learn about the Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), the national bird of India. Discover its habitat, omnivorous diet, and stunning cobalt-blue plumage.
indian pond heron
Ardeola grayii
Learn about the Indian Pond Heron (Paddybird). Explore its amazing camouflage, diet, habitat, and unique fishing techniques in this comprehensive guide.
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indian robin
Saxicoloides fulicatus
Learn about the Indian Robin (Saxicoloides fulicatus). Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and behavior across the Indian subcontinent in our guide.
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indian roller
Coracias benghalensis
Discover the vibrant Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis), a stunning blue and green bird known for its aerial displays. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status.
indian spot billed duck
Anas poecilorhyncha
Discover the Indian Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha). Learn about its unique red-spotted bill, freshwater habitats, diet, and behavior in the wild.
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indian thick knee
Burhinus (oedicnemus) indicus
Learn about the Indian thick-knee (Burhinus indicus), a nocturnal ground bird with large yellow eyes and excellent camouflage found across South Asia.
indian vulture
Gyps indicus
Discover the Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus). Learn about its habitat, diet of carrion, and the critical conservation efforts to save this endangered scavenger.
intermediate egret
Mesophoyx intermedia
Learn about the Intermediate Egret (Mesophoyx intermedia), its unique physical traits, wetland habitats, diet, and how to distinguish it from other egrets.
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isabelline shrike
Lanius isabellinus
Learn about the Isabelline Shrike (Lanius isabellinus), a predatory bird known for its sandy plumage and the unique habit of impaling prey on thorns.
jacobin cuckoo
Clamator jacobinus
Learn about the Jacobin Cuckoo (Pied Crested Cuckoo), the legendary harbinger of the monsoon. Explore its habitat, diet, migration, and unique physical features.
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jungle bush quail
Perdicula asiatica
Learn about the Jungle Bush Quail (Perdicula asiatica). Discover its habitat, unique physical traits, diet, and behavior across the Indian subcontinent.
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knob billed duck
Sarkidiornis melanotos
Explore the Knob-billed Duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos). Learn about its unique physical features, tropical wetland habitat, diet, and behavior in this guide.
laggar falcon
Falco jugger
Discover the Laggar Falcon (Falco jugger), a medium-sized raptor of the Indian subcontinent. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and conservation needs.
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laughing dove
Spilopelia senegalensis
Discover the Laughing Dove (Spilopelia senegalensis), a small pigeon found across Africa, the Middle East, and India. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique call.
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lesser whistling duck
Dendrocygna javanica
Learn about the Lesser Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna javanica), a nocturnal waterfowl from the Indian subcontinent known for its whistling call and chestnut rump.
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little cormorant
Phalacrocorax niger
Explore the life of the Little Cormorant (Phalacrocorax niger). Learn about its habitat, diet of fish, diving behavior, and physical characteristics.
grey headed fish eagle
lcthyophanga ichthyaetus
grey heron
Ardea cinerea
griffon vulture
Gyps fulvus
house crow
Corvus splendens
house sparrow
Passer domesticus
indian bushlark
Mirafra erythoptera
indian cormorant
Phalacrocorax fucicollis
indian grey hornbill
Ocyceros birostris
indian peafowl
Pavo cristatus
indian pond heron
Ardeola grayii
indian robin
Saxicoloides fulicatus
indian roller
Coracias benghalensis
indian spot billed duck
Anas poecilorhyncha
indian thick knee
Burhinus (oedicnemus) indicus
indian vulture
Gyps indicus
intermediate egret
Mesophoyx intermedia
isabelline shrike
Lanius isabellinus
jacobin cuckoo
Clamator jacobinus
jungle bush quail
Perdicula asiatica
knob billed duck
Sarkidiornis melanotos
laggar falcon
Falco jugger
laughing dove
Spilopelia senegalensis
lesser whistling duck
Dendrocygna javanica
little cormorant
Phalacrocorax niger