Birds Around Me

Red-naped Ibis (Pseudibis papillosa) काला बज़ा, लाल टोपी मुंडा Jabalpur, January 2026 The Red-naped Ibis, also called the Indian Black Ibis, is a striking bird of the Indian subcontinent. In Hindi, it is popularly known as काला बज़ा and लाल टोपी मुंडा, names that highlight its glossy black plumage and the distinctive red patch on the nape of its head.   Red-naped Ibis (Pseudibis papillosa) काला बज़ा, लाल टोपी मुंडा Jabalpur, April 2025 This large bird measures about 75–85 cm in length, with a long, down-curved bill and broad wings. Its plumage is predominantly shiny black, which gleams in sunlight, while the bare red patch on the nape gives it a unique identity. The legs are long and sturdy, adapted for walking across fields and wetlands.   The Red-naped Ibis is widely distributed across India, Pakistan, and Nepal, thriving in open fields, wetlands, riverbanks, and agricultural landscapes. Unlike many waterbirds, it is often seen far from water, foraging in dry fields a...