Posts

Showing posts from January, 2024

Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) चम्मच बज़ा, चमचा, डोई - Birds Around Me 0223

Image
Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) चम्मच बज़ा, चमचा, डोई  October 2023 Jabalpur, M.P., India Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) चम्मच बज़ा, चमचा, डोई  October 2023 Jabalpur, M.P., India Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) चम्मच बज़ा, चमचा, डोई  October 2023 Jabalpur, M.P., India Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) चम्मच बज़ा, चमचा, डोई  October 2023 Jabalpur, M.P., India Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) चम्मच बज़ा, चमचा, डोई  October 2023 Jabalpur, M.P., India Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) चम्मच बज़ा, चमचा, डोई  October 2023 Jabalpur, M.P., India Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) चम्मच बज़ा, चमचा, डोई  October 2023 Jabalpur, M.P., India Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) चम्मच बज़ा, चमचा, डोई  October 2023 Jabalpur, M.P., India Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) चम्मच बज़ा, चमचा, डोई  October 2023 Jabalpur, M.P., India

River Tern (Sterna aurantia) नदी कुर्री, नदी टेहरी - Birds Around Me 0234

Image
A sleek, graceful bird with a flash of orange that'll have you reaching for your camera - River Tern (Sterna aurantia) नदी कुर्री, नदी टेहरी. River Tern (Sterna aurantia) नदी कुर्री, नदी टेहरी October 2023 Jabalpur, M.P., India River Tern (Sterna aurantia) नदी कुर्री, नदी टेहरी greyish back, a snowy white belly, and wings dipped in sunshine. Breeding adults have full black cap and non-breeding adults have greyish cap and black mask . River Tern (Sterna aurantia) नदी कुर्री, नदी टेहरी October 2023 Jabalpur, M.P., India Their b eak is like a dagger, orange, sharply pointed beaks are perfect for spearing small fish from the water's surface. Look for them hovering or diving with lightning speed, beak first! Hindi name of River Tern (Sterna aurantia) नदी कुर्री, नदी टेहरी  Birds Around Me - Unfinished List ( अपूर्ण    सूची )  Ashutosh Jhureley  @BirdsAroundMe River Tern (Sterna aurantia) नदी कुर्री, नदी टेहरी October 2023 Jabalpur, M.P., India River Tern (Sterna aurantia) नदी कुर्री

Grey Francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus) तीतर, राम तीतर, चुरा तीतर, चित्तुर - Birds Around Me 0224

Image
The Grey Francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus) तीतर, राम तीतर, चुरा तीतर, चित्तुर is a medium-sized partridge, about the size of a bantam chicken. They're native to India and Sri Lanka, where they can be found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and cultivated fields. They're named for their overall grey plumage,   but they're not just one shade of grey!   They have darker streaks and mottling on their upper parts,   and their underparts are paler with buff and chestnut markings.   The males have a distinctive black breast band,   while the females have a less defined band or none at all. Grey Francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus) तीतर, राम तीतर, चुरा तीतर, चित्तुर Jabalpur, M.P. India October 2023 Grey Francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus) तीतर, राम तीतर, चुरा तीतर, चित्तुर are  about 14-16 inches long and weigh around 1 pound.   They have a rounded body,   a longish neck,   and a short,   stubby tail.   Their legs are long and sturdy,   which helps them run quickly thro