Birds Around Me

The Sarus Crane, known in Hindi as सारस, सरहंस, रक्तमस्तक, and नीलांग, is one of the most iconic birds of the Indian subcontinent. Revered for its elegance and symbolic association with fidelity, this crane is not only the tallest flying bird in the world but also a cultural emblem deeply rooted in Indian tradition.  Sarus Crane (Antigone antigone) सारस, सरहंस, रक्तमस्तक, नीलांग Jabalpur, April 2025 Standing up to 1.8 meters tall, the Sarus Crane is easily recognized by its grey plumage, long legs, and the striking red head and upper neck that give rise to the name रक्तमस्तक (red-headed). Its wings are broad, and in flight, the bird appears majestic, gliding gracefully over wetlands and fields.   The Sarus Crane is widely distributed across northern and central India, as well as parts of Southeast Asia and Australia. It thrives in wetlands, marshes, and agricultural fields, often seen in pairs or small family groups. In Uttar Pradesh, where it is the state bird, the Sarus...

The Verditer Flycatcher (Eumyias thalassinus), locally known as मोरगला पतेना, नीलांग, मोरकंठी लिटकुरी, and नीली टिर टिरी, is one of the most striking small birds of the Himalayas and adjoining regions. Verditer flycatcher (Eumyias thalassinus) मोरगला पतेना, नीलांग, मोरकंठी लिटकुरी Jabalpur, December 2025 The Verditer Flycatcher is instantly recognizable by its brilliant turquoise-blue plumage, a shade so vivid that it seems to glow against the greenery of forests. Adult males are an intense copper-sulphate blue all over, except for a black patch between the eyes and bill base and a slightly grey vent. Females and juveniles are paler, with duller blue tones and greyer underparts. Verditer flycatcher (Eumyias thalassinus) मोरगला पतेना, नीलांग, मोरकंठी लिटकुरी Binsar, Uttarakhand, India April 2017 This species is widely found from the Himalayas through Southeast Asia to Sumatra, thriving in lowland and hill forests, forest edges, and wooded valleys In India, it is a familia...