Oct 16
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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.
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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.
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Oct 16
by Admin in Goa 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, Brahminy Myna, Brahminy Starling, goa, myna, Nikon, Nikon D750, starling, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, wings

Brahminy Starling

The brahminy myna or brahminy starling (Sturnia pagodarum[2]) is a member of the starling family of birds. It is usually seen in pairs or small flocks in open habitats. Like most starlings, the brahminy starling is omnivorous, eating fruit and insects.This bird is typically found in dry forest, scrub jungle and cultivation and is often found close to human habitations. The bird is classified as least concern by IUCN.
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Oct 16
by Admin in Goa 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, common, common cuckoo, Cuckoo, Eurasian, eurasian cuckoo, goa, Nikon, Nikon D750, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, wings

Common cuckoo

The common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) (formerly European cuckoo) is a member of the cuckoo order of birds. This species is a widespread summer migrant to Europe and Asia, and winters in Africa.It is a brood parasite, which means it lays eggs in the nests of other bird species. The image you are seeing here is of a Juvenile, a very far image and a big crop hence a little more noisy.
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Oct 16
by Admin in Goa 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, goa, malabar, malabar trogon, male, Nikon, Nikon D750, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, trogon, wings

Malabar trogon Male

The Malabar trogon (Harpactes fasciatus) is a species of bird in the trogon family. It is found in the forests of Sri Lanka and peninsular India. In India it is mainly found in the eastern Ghats, hill forests of central India and in parts of the eastern Ghats. The male has a slaty black head and breast with a white border to the black bib separating it from the crimson on the underside. The back is olive-brown to chestnut.The female lacks the contrasting black and crimson and has only a slightly darker head and breast that shades into the olive brown on the back while the crimson of the underside of the male is replaced by ochre. This is classified as least concern by IUCN.
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