finch Archives • DigitalFrescos

Jul 25

by Admin in Bhutan 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bhutan, Bird, birds, Digitalfrescos, finch, golden naped finch, Nikkor, Nikkor 500, Nikon, Nikon D500, rhododendron

Golden naped finch feeding on rhododendron, Bhutan

The golden-naped finch is a species of finch in the Fringillidae family. It is in monotypic genus Pyrrhoplectes. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, and Nepal. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. It is classified as least concern by IUCN.

Jul 25

by Admin in Bhutan 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bhutan, Bird, birds, Digitalfrescos, finch, Himalayan White-browed Rosefinch, Nikkor, Nikkor 500, Nikon, Nikon D500, rose, rose finch, rosefinch

Himalayan White-browed Rosefinch, Bhutan

The dark-rumped rosefinch is a species of finch found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, and Nepal. Its natural habitats are boreal forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is classified as least concern by IUCN.

Jun 10

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

Common Rose finch, Pangot

The common rosefinch (Carpodacus erythrinus) or scarlet rosefinch is the most widespread and common rosefinch of Asia and Europe. The mature male has brilliant rosy-carmine head, breast and rump; heavy bill; dark brown wings with two indistinct bars, and a white belly. Females and young males are dull-colored with yellowish-brown above, brighter on the rump and greyer on head; buff below. This is classified as least concern by IUCN.

Aug 21

by Admin in Bangalore 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Baya, Baya weaver, Bird, finch, male, Nikon, Nikon D750, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, Weaver, Weaver bird, wings

Baya Weaver Male

The male bird, the master craftsman who builds a nest that can last a full season – upto 3 months for its usage and then abandoned for other birds like silverbill etc which use the abandoned nests. The whole activity of building the nests is to woo a mate. The nests are made of blades of grass that are bought and weaved together to make a looped attachment to a branch or a hanging cable, different chambers and a tube shaped entrance. The weaver birds are also known to knot together the grass blades using their beak…at times even doing a reverse knot. To build a nest the bird makes on an average anything upwards of 500 trips.

Aug 21

by Admin in Bangalore 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Baya, Baya weaver, Bird, female, finch, Nikon, Nikon D750, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, Weaver, Weaver bird, wings

Baya Weaver, Female

This is an image of the Baya waver, female. The weaver birds are known for their nests which is a marvel to look at and admire. The nests are generally built on areas palm, acacia or other thorny varieties. These are primarily seed eaters, and their IUCN category is least concern. The female of the species is easily identified by the lack of the yellow crown on the head (more visible during breeding season). The build – beak etc are like munias and share quite a few of their habits. The role of the female in building the nests is nothing in the start but once she inspects and accepts a nest and the male as the mate, it is the female bird which completes the nest.