Birds Around Me

The Black Kite ( Milvus migrans ), known as काली चील in Hindi, and the Red Kite ( Milvus milvus ), or लाल चील , are two distinct species of raptors with some notable differences. Here's a guide to help amateur birders distinguish between them: Black Kite (Milvus migrans) - काली चील: https://birds.rekabira.in/2018/01/birds-around-me-0160-black-kite-milvus.html Black Kite काली चील (Milvus migrans) Sanjivini Nagar, Jabalpur 2022 Appearance : The Black Kite has predominantly dark brown plumage, with slightly paler underparts. It has a less forked tail compared to the Red Kite, and the tail is often square-tipped when closed. The head appears darker with no distinctive markings. Size : It measures about 48-60 cm in length, with a wingspan of 140-160 cm. Habitat : Black Kites are highly adaptable and can be found in a variety of environments, including urban areas, forests, and wetlands. They are often seen soaring or gliding over open areas. Behavior : Known for their scavenging habits...

The Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) is a common bird in coastal areas, and it can often be seen flying over the open ocean or perched on cliffs or rocks. The Black-legged Kittiwake is a social bird, and it is often seen in large colonies. It is a medium-sized gull that is native to the North Atlantic and North Pacific Oceans. Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) is a common bird, and it is not considered to be threatened. Spends the winter on the open ocean, often seen from shore and hardly inland. They are social birds and breed in large colonies.  Immature Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla)  Pembrokeshire, U.K. Tips for amateur birders: Look for Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla)  in coastal areas, especially near cliffs and rocks. Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) are most active during the day, so you are most likely to see them then.  Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla)  are often seen in l...

Common Kingfishers छोटा किलकिला, राम चिरैया, शरीफन, निता मछराला  (Alcedo atthis) are local resident along River Gade and River Bulbourne in the Hemel Hempstead town. The water bodies and surroundings provide enough food for them to fish along with others like Grey Herons, Little Egrets, Gulls and Cormorants.   The colours of Common Kingfishers are amazing, under different light conditions, and depending on the age of the kingfisher appearance of the kingfisher changes from blue, azure, violet, or greenish - but a matter of fact is that their feathers are brown-orange. The pictures in this blogs are taken around Hemel Hempstead, primarily Boxmoor and Station Moor. Birds Around Me - Unfinished List (अपूर्ण  सूची)  Ashutosh Jhureley @BirdsAroundMe Hemel Hempstead - Common Kingfisher छोटा किलकिला, राम चिरैया, शरीफन, निता मछराला  (Alcedo atthis) Hemel Hempstead - Common Kingfisher छोटा किलकिला, राम चिरैया, शरीफन, निता मछराला  (Alcedo atthis) Hemel Hemp...