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little egret
Egretta garzetta
Learn about the Little Egret (Egretta garzetta), an elegant white heron with black legs and yellow feet. Explore its habitat, diet, and unique behaviors.
little ringed plover
Charadrius dubius
Comprehensive guide to the Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius). Learn about its unique butterfly flight, yellow eye-rings, and freshwater habitats.
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malabar trogon
Harpactes fasciatus
Discover the vibrant Malabar Trogon (Harpactes fasciatus), an orange and black insectivorous bird of Indian and Sri Lankan forests. Learn about its unique calls, habitat, and diet.
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northern shoveler
Anas clypeata
Learn about the Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata), a unique duck known for its large spoon-shaped bill, iridescent green head, and specialized feeding habits.
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oriental magpie robin
Copsychus saularis
Learn about the Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis), a beautiful black and white songbird found in gardens and forests across Asia.
pacific reef egret
Egretta sacra
Learn about the Pacific reef egret (Egretta sacra). Explore its unique color morphs, coastal habitats, diet, and behavior in this expert guide.
painted stork
Mycteria leucocephala
Discover the Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala), a stunning wader from tropical Asia known for its pink feathers, unique hunting style, and wetland habitat.
pallass fish eagle
Haliaeetus leucoryphus
Explore the Pallas's Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus leucoryphus). A comprehensive guide to this globally threatened raptor's habitat, physical traits, and behavior.
pallid harrier
Circus macrourus
Learn about the Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus), a migratory raptor known for its pale plumage and graceful low flight across open plains and bogs.
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peregrine falcon
Falco peregrinus
Discover the Peregrine Falcon, the world's fastest animal. Learn about its habitat, diet, incredible speed, and where to spot this magnificent bird of prey.
pied falconet
Microhierax melanoleucos
Learn about the Pied Falconet (Microhierax melanoleucos), a small black and white raptor found in Asia. Discover its habitat, diet, and unique hunting behavior.
pied kingfisher
Ceryle rudis
Discover the Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis), a unique black and white bird known for its hovering hunting style across Africa and Asia. Learn more here.
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purple heron
Ardea purpurea
Learn about the purple heron (Ardea purpurea), an elegant wading bird found in marshes and reedbeds. Discover its diet, habitat, and unique behaviors.
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purple sunbird
Cinnyris asiaticus
Learn about the purple sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus). Explore its iridescent plumage, nectar-rich diet, unique nesting habits, and wide geographical range.
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purple swamphen
Porphyrio porphyrio
Discover the Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio), a striking large rail. Learn about its unique diet, habitat, social breeding, and physical characteristics.
red collared dove
Streptopelia tranguebarica
Discover the red collared dove (Streptopelia tranquebarica). Learn about its unique red plumage, Asian habitat, seed-based diet, and migratory patterns.
red headed trogon
Harpactes erythrocephalus
Discover the vibrant Red-headed Trogon (Harpactes erythrocephalus). Learn about its striking orange and red plumage, habitat in Asian forests, diet of insects and fruits, and unique behaviors.
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red naped ibis
Pseudibis papillosa
Learn about the Red-naped Ibis (Pseudibis papillosa). Discover its unique appearance, dry-field habitat, and behavior in the Indian Subcontinent.
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red rumped swallow
Cecropis daurica
Learn about the Red-Rumped Swallow (Cecropis daurica), a migratory bird known for its unique mud nests, striking reddish rump, and impressive aerial skills.
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red vented bulbul
Pycnonotus cafer
Explore the Red-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer). Learn about its habitat, diet, and why it's one of the world's top 100 invasive species.
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red wattled lapwing
Vanellus indicus
Learn about the red-wattled lapwing (Vanellus indicus), known for its 'did-he-do-it' call. Explore its habitat, diet, and unique nesting habits.
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river tern
Sterna aurantia
Discover the Indian River Tern (Sterna aurantia). Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and why this freshwater bird is unique among terns.
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rose ringed parakeet
Psittacula krameri
Learn about the Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri). Discover its diet, urban habitat, physical traits, and how this parrot thrives in city environments.
rosy starling
Pastor roseus
Discover the rosy starling (Pastor roseus). Learn about its unique pink plumage, diet of locusts, and behavior in this comprehensive bird guide.
little egret
Egretta garzetta
little ringed plover
Charadrius dubius
malabar trogon
Harpactes fasciatus
northern shoveler
Anas clypeata
oriental magpie robin
Copsychus saularis
pacific reef egret
Egretta sacra
painted stork
Mycteria leucocephala
pallass fish eagle
Haliaeetus leucoryphus
pallid harrier
Circus macrourus
peregrine falcon
Falco peregrinus
pied falconet
Microhierax melanoleucos
pied kingfisher
Ceryle rudis
purple heron
Ardea purpurea
purple sunbird
Cinnyris asiaticus
purple swamphen
Porphyrio porphyrio
red collared dove
Streptopelia tranguebarica
red headed trogon
Harpactes erythrocephalus
red naped ibis
Pseudibis papillosa
red rumped swallow
Cecropis daurica
red vented bulbul
Pycnonotus cafer
red wattled lapwing
Vanellus indicus
river tern
Sterna aurantia
rose ringed parakeet
Psittacula krameri
rosy starling
Pastor roseus