Oct 16
by Admin in Bangalore 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, black, black kite, kite, Nikon, Nikon D750, paraiah, paraiah kite, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, wings

Black kite Scavenging

The black kite (Milvus migrans) is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is estimated the global population of black kite is in upwards of 6 million. Black kites are opportunistic hunters and are more likely to scavenge. They spend a lot of time soaring and gliding in thermals in search of food. Their angled wing and distinctive forked tail make them easy to identify. In India, the subspecies govinda shows large seasonal fluctuations with the highest numbers seen from July to October, after the monsoons, and it has been suggested that they make local movements in response to high rainfall. This is classified as Least Concern by IUCN.
Read More
Oct 16
by Admin in Bangalore 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, black, harrier, Montagu, Montagu Harrier, Montagu's Harrier, Nikon, Nikon D750, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, wings

Montagus Harrier Male ruffled feathers

The Montagu’s harrier (Circus pygargus) is a migratory bird of prey of the harrier family. Its common name commemorates the British naturalist George Montagu. The genus name is derived from the Ancient Greek. Circus is from kirkos, referring to a bird of prey named for its circling flight. The diet consists mainly of small rodents, small birds, bird eggs, reptiles (including snakes) and large insects. Prey is caught while flying along fixed routes at low heights and constant low speeds (c. 30 km/h (19 mph)), as is typical of harriers. The flight is considered lighter and more dexterous than other harriers enabling it to take more agile prey. When possible it often follows the edges of various vegetation to catch its prey by surprise. This is taken after a short stoop, though fast running animals and flying birds can be chased over a short distance. These are characterized as least concern by IUCN.
Read More
Oct 16
by Admin in Bangalore 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, black, harrier, Montagu, Montagu Harrier, Montagu's Harrier, Nikon, Nikon D750, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, wings

Male Montagu Harrier

The Montagu’s harrier (Circus pygargus) is a migratory bird of prey of the harrier family. Its common name commemorates the British naturalist George Montagu. The genus name is derived from the Ancient Greek. Circus is from kirkos, referring to a bird of prey named for its circling flight. The diet consists mainly of small rodents, small birds, bird eggs, reptiles (including snakes) and large insects. Prey is caught while flying along fixed routes at low heights and constant low speeds (c. 30 km/h (19 mph)), as is typical of harriers. The flight is considered lighter and more dexterous than other harriers enabling it to take more agile prey. When possible it often follows the edges of various vegetation to catch its prey by surprise. This is taken after a short stoop, though fast running animals and flying birds can be chased over a short distance. These are characterized as least concern by IUCN.
Read More
Oct 16
by Admin in Bangalore 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, black, harrier, Montagu, Montagu Harrier, Montagu's Harrier, Nikon, Nikon D750, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, wings

Montagu Harrier male with prey

The Montagu’s harrier (Circus pygargus) is a migratory bird of prey of the harrier family. Its common name commemorates the British naturalist George Montagu. The genus name is derived from the Ancient Greek. Circus is from kirkos, referring to a bird of prey named for its circling flight. The diet consists mainly of small rodents, small birds, bird eggs, reptiles (including snakes) and large insects. Prey is caught while flying along fixed routes at low heights and constant low speeds (c. 30 km/h (19 mph)), as is typical of harriers. The flight is considered lighter and more dexterous than other harriers enabling it to take more agile prey. When possible it often follows the edges of various vegetation to catch its prey by surprise. This is taken after a short stoop, though fast running animals and flying birds can be chased over a short distance. These are characterized as least concern by IUCN.
Read More
Oct 15
by Admin in Bangalore 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, black, harrier, Nikon, Nikon D750, Pale, Pallid, Pallid Harrier, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, wings

Pallid Harrier Female

The pale or pallid harrier (Circus macrourus) is a migratory bird of prey of the harrier family. It breeds in southern parts of eastern Europe and central Asia The female is brown above with white upper tail coverts, hence females and the similar juveniles are often called “ringtails”. Her underparts are buff streaked with brown. Pallid harriers hunt small mammals, lizards and birds, surprising them as they drift low over fields and moors.and winters mainly in India and southeast Asia.
Read More