Digitalfrescos Archives • Page 108 of 123 • DigitalFrescos

Sep 26

by Admin in Bangalore 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, Digitalfrescos, Nikkor, Nikkor 500, Nikon, Nikon D500, Streaked Fantail Warbler, warbler, Zitting cisticola

Zitting Cisticola

A tiny bird found in the grasslands and is fairly distributed. They mainly feed on insects and their breeding season is associated with the onset of the monsoon. There are about eighteen geographical races of Zitting Cisticola and the sexes look very similar. The species is classified as least concern as per IUCN.

Sep 26

by Admin in Bangalore 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, brahminy kite, Digitalfrescos, kite, Nikkor, Nikkor 500, Nikon, Nikon D500

Brahminy Kite Portrait

It was one of those days when we could approach this beautiful raptor up close and take some real close portraits. Just like black kite brahminy kite is also a scavenging bird feeding on dead fish and crabs by the rivers / lakes and ponds. This bird finds a place in the Hindu mythology as Garuda

Sep 26

by Admin in Bangalore 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, Cattle, Cattle Egret, Digitalfrescos, Egret, Nikon, Nikon D750, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD

Cattle Egret – Breeding plummage

The cattle egret in marriage dress – Breeding plumage. Cattle egret is mainly white plumage, a yellow bill and greyish-yellow legs. During the breeding season, cattle egret develops orange-buff plumes on the back, breast and crown, and the bill, legs and irises become red.

Sep 26

by Admin in Munnar, Westernghat Endemic 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, Digitalfrescos, Nikon, Nikon D750, parakeet, parrot, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, Vernal hanging parrot

Vernal Hanging Parrot

A small cute bird about 15 cm with a very short tail. This is a female of the species, the male has a red beak and small throat patch that is blue in color. This image was made in the morning and was anti light. However very happy to click this image during a family trip.

Sep 26

by Admin in Bangalore 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, brahminy kite, Digitalfrescos, Fish, Juvenile, kite, Nikon, Nikon D750, Prey, raptor, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD

Brahminy Kite Juv

Just like black kite brahminy kite is also a scavenging bird feeding on dead fish and crabs by the rivers / lakes and ponds. This bird finds a place in the Hindu mythology as Garuda. Unlike the adult the Juvenile lacks the distinct white head and the markings.