Mar 03
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Rufous-chinned laughingthrush, Sattal

This mid-sized laughingthrush is found along the Himalayas and can be identified by the combination of the black cap and band on the brown tail. It is classified as least concern by IUCN.
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Mar 03
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Red billed Leothrix bathing, Sattal

Adults have bright red bills and a dull yellow ring around their eyes. Their backs are dull olive green, and they have a bright yellow-orange throat with a yellow chin. It is classified as least concern by IUCN. This bird mainly feeds on Insects; also berries and seeds.
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Mar 03
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Red-billed leiothrix, Sattal

Adults have bright red bills and a dull yellow ring around their eyes. Their backs are dull olive green, and they have a bright yellow-orange throat with a yellow chin. It is classified as least concern by IUCN. This bird mainly feeds on Insects; also berries and seeds.
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Mar 03
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Red Billed blue magpie, Sattal

It is a part of the crow family. It takes the usual wide range of food, such as invertebrates, other small animals, and fruit and some seeds. It robs nests of eggs and also chicks. It is classified as least concern by IUCN.
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Mar 03
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Plumbeous water redstart – Male

Typical place to spot them are by the boulders along the streams feeding on the insects. They belong to the flycatcher family and are classified as least concern by IUCN.
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