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Jun 10
by Admin in Pangot 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, Digitalfrescos, Laughingthrush, Nikon, Nikon D750, Pangot, Streaked Laughingthrush, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD

Streaked Laughingthrush, Pangot

The streaked laughingthrush is a species of bird commonly found in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent and some adjoining areas, ranging across Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, and Tajikistan. This is classified as least concern by IUCN.
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Jun 10
by Admin in Corbett 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, bulbul, Corbett, Digitalfrescos, feeding, Nikon, Nikon D750, Prey, red vented bulbul, starlings, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD

Starlings and Redvented bulbul, Corbett

A roadkill of the red vented bulbul was being cleansed by the starlings. We ere driving on the fringes of the Corbett forest where we first saw the starlings on the ground in a group. As we approached slowly we saw the roadkill. We then went a few feet away and waited for the starlings to make their appearance back .
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Jun 10
by Admin in Pangot 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, coal tit, Digitalfrescos, Nikon, Nikon D750, Pangot, spot-winged tit, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, tit

spot-winged tit, Pangot

Small to medium-sized slaty-grey tit with pointed black crest. It is classified as least concern by IUCN.  
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Jun 10
by Admin in Pangot 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, Digitalfrescos, Nikon, Nikon D750, Pangot, Russet sparrow, sparrow, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD

Russet Sparrow, Pangot

The russet sparrow also called the cinnamon or cinnamon tree sparrow, is a passerine bird of the sparrow family Passeridae. A chunky little seed-eating bird with a thick bill, it has a body length of 14 to 15 cm. Its plumage is mainly warm rufous above and grey below. It exhibits sexual dimorphism, with the plumage of both sexes patterned similarly to that of the corresponding sex of house sparrow. Its vocalisations are sweet and musical chirps, which when strung together form a song. The russet sparrow is found in parts of eastern Asia and in the Himalayas. This is classified as least concern by IUCN.
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Jun 10
by Admin in Pangot 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, Digitalfrescos, Nikon, Nikon D750, Pangot, Rufous sibia, sibia, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD

Rufous Sibia, Pangot

The rufous sibia is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It feeds on berries and insects. It is found in the northern parts of the Indian subcontinent, ranging across India, Nepal and Bhutan. Its natural habitat is the temperate forests of the Lower to Middle Himalayas. The species has an unmistakable appearance with its rufous-dominated colouration and black head, and is often seen with its crest raised. It is a vigorous, melodious singer. This is classified as least concern by IUCN.
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Jun 10
by Admin in Pangot 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, Digitalfrescos, Nikon, Nikon D750, Pangot, parakeet, Plum headed parakeet, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD

Plum headed parakeet, Pangot

The plum-headed parakeet is a parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is endemic to the Indian Subcontinent and was once thought to be conspecific with the blossom-headed parakeet but was later elevated to a full species. Plum-headed parakeets are found in flocks, the males having a pinkish purple head and the females, a grey head. They fly swiftly with twists and turns accompanied by their distinctive calls. he male has a red head which shades to purple-blue on the back of the crown, nape and cheeks while the female has blueish-gray head. There is a narrow black neck collar with verdigris below on the nape and a black chin stripe that extends from the lower mandible. There is a red shoulder patch and the rump and tail are bluish-green, the latter tipped white. The upper mandible is orangish-yellow, and the lower mandible is dark. The female has a dull bluish grey head and lacks the black and verdigris collar which is replaced by yellow. This is classified as least concern by IUCN.
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