The birdwatchers—featuring bird photography, species facts, and spotting guides.
Munia birds sitting on a wire in the city during summer, clicked during a rare moment of stillness. I clicked this picture when two Scaly-breasted Munia birds were sitting quietly on a wire. These birds are mostly seen in summer around the city. I didn’t even know their name at first — I just noticed […]
A Calm Egret in Tadoba While Everyone Waited for the Tiger During our safari in Tadoba, all tourists were waiting near one spot because a tiger was resting behind the bushes. Cameras were pointed, excitement was high, and everyone hoped the tiger would finally stand up. While everyone was waiting for the tiger to wake
The Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) Introduction The Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) is one of India’s most graceful river birds, easily recognized by its bright yellow belly and constantly wagging tail. Found along clear mountain streams and rivers, it brings life and rhythm to the Himalayan wilderness — earning the poetic title, “The River Dancer.” Appearance
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White-Browed Wagtail – India’s Graceful Grassland Bird in Motion By TravelonTales • November 7, 2025 The White-browed Wagtail (Motacilla maderaspatensis) is one of India’s most charismatic grassland birds. With its sleek black-and-white plumage, rhythmic tail-wag, and confident stride, it adds life and motion to quiet riversides, lawns, and lake edges. Habitat & Behaviour White-browed Wagtails
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Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) — The Sky Hunter of Panna Forest | TravelonTales Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) — The Sky Hunter of Panna Forest Location: Panna Forest, Madhya Pradesh, India The Peregrine Falcon (*Falco peregrinus*) is the undisputed king of the skies — the fastest bird on the planet, capable of diving at speeds exceeding
Wagtail – India’s Rooftop Songbird Wagtail – The Graceful Tail-Wagger of Indian Roofs The Wagtail, or Motacilla maderaspatensis, is one of India’s most elegant and musical birds. Known for its contrasting black-and-white plumage and signature tail-wagging dance, this wagtail often graces rooftops, lakesides, and courtyards across the subcontinent. Appearance This bird is easy to recognize:
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White pigeon White Pigeon in the City – Finding Calm in Concrete The city never sleeps — but sometimes, even in its restless pulse, nature finds a way to pause.This photo captures a white pigeon in the city, resting quietly on a concrete ledge, its feathers gleaming against the muted chaos of the urban skyline.
Parrots Green — Nature’s Vibrant Communicator Characteristics and Types of Parrots — Nature’s Brightest Minds Parrots are among the most colorful and intelligent birds on Earth. In this article, we’ll explore the characteristics and types of parrots, their meanings, habitats, and how these vibrant green birds bring color and curiosity into our world. This green
Rose-Ringed Parakeets Against the Skyline The urban jungle is not just about concrete, glass, and steel. Sometimes, it belongs to wings of emerald green, cutting across the skyline with effortless grace. The Parrots of the City Perched delicately on a wire, rose-ringed parakeets add color and life to India’s cities. Their bright green plumage, crimson
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Introduction The Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus) is one of the most striking and vocal birds of India. This elegant bird, photographed in the dry grasslands of Bandhavgarh National Park, is instantly recognizable by its sharp calls, bold plumage, and long yellow legs. Appearance and Identification With its glossy black crown, bright red wattles beside the
