Birds
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Spirited Away: In Search of the Deo Haanh
The white-winged wood duck is so rarely seen that it has inspired several folktales in Assam’s swamp forests. Locals, who hear its ghostly call after dark, call it deo haanh or spirit duck. When filmmaker Jayshree Borgohain went looking for it, her search turned part-exploratory, part-spiritual.
Will the forest spirits guide her quest?
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Birdman and boatman of Nal Sarovar
Gani Sama has his eye on migratory birds that stop at this large lake near his home near Viramgam, Gujarat
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The Grandala Blues
Towards the end of autumn, the Eastern Himalayas greet flocks of dazzling grandalas. Descending from the alpine grasslands, they arrive just in time for a sea buckthorn berry feast. But what does climate change have in store for them?
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The Misty Mountains of Singalila
Located along the Indo-Nepal border, the high-altitude mountains of Singalila National Park safeguard many secrets. With every season, the landscape transforms, donning a new avatar and turning into a haven for both — its resident creatures and visiting wild guests.
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Winners of Bird Essays: A Writing Contest by Juggernaut-Indian Pitta & Roundglass Sustain
Anantika Muralee and Harsha Prashanth took home the hampers in the 12-18 years category while Sunil Rajagopal and Nina Bhat claimed top honours in the above 18 years category.
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Disco Dance, Male Sunbird Style
Cartoons and illustrations on wildlife, environment and conservation
Green Humour
Woken Up by the Whistling Schoolboy
Dehradun-based naturalist Sanjay Sondhi writes about his first encounter with the blue whistling thrush
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Common Hawk-cuckoo: Facts, Nesting, Calls
All you need to know about the brainfever bird
Infographic
Spotify Wrapped: My Top Six Bird Songs
Cartoons and illustrations on wildlife, environment and conservation
Green Humour
Forest Fugue: The Seasonal Sounds of Avalahalli
Always alive with natural melodies, Avalahalli State Forest is an ever-changing landscape marked by avian choruses and a tapestry of varied acoustics
Urban Jungle
From Poachers to Protectors in Birding Hotspot Mangalajodi
In Odisha’s Mangalajodi, a community of former poachers is now committed to protecting the wetland ecosystem and its winged inhabitants
Conservation
Wildlife Puzzle: Woodpecker
Put together this jigsaw to see a beautiful brown fronted woodpecker chasing a rufous sibia in Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary
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Rhythm and Melody: Birds of the NCR’s Aravallis
The pulse of the forest around the vast urban sprawl of the capital is reflected in the dynamic bird communities visible during each season
Habitat
Nicobar Megapode: Facts, Diet, Threats
All you need to know about this bird endemic to the Nicobar Islands
Infographic
Anatomy of Rainforest: Life on the Floor
At first glance, the floor of the rainforest isn’t much to look at. But take a closer look — under the litter, in the swamps, along enormous buttresses, a busy world buzzes
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Wildlife Colouring Sheet: Streaked Spiderhunter
Fill in the colours and discover the world of this streaked spiderhunter in Namdapha National Park
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Fragile and Fantastic: The Bird Paradise of Dibru-Saikhowa
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is home to some of the rarest and most threatened birds, but the unique landscape needs immediate attention
Photo Story
Why Woodpeckers Peck the Largest Trees
According to a study conducted in Uttarakhand, woodpeckers prefer to forage on large trees which offer more food. Removal of large trees could affect their numbers
Wild Vault
A Robin and a Warbler: Migrants on a Volcanic Island
The appearance of two unrecognisable birds on Narcondam Island in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago sets off a chain of investigation
Wild Vault
When a Spoonbill Gets in the Mood for Love
Cartoons and illustrations on wildlife, environment, and conservation
Green Humour
Quiz: Do you know your Friendly Neighbourhood Birds?
Play this quiz and find out how many daily winged visitors you can identify
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Cheer Pheasant Clears the Air on Uttarakhand Fires
Cartoons and illustrations on wildlife, environment, and conservation
Green Humour
Tso Kar: A White Lake that Welcomes Birds
Tso Kar is not picture-perfect blue. It is a saline lake with brackish waters. The lake welcomes birds that migrate long distances, in difficult climates, to feed, spend winters and raise their young ones, including the black-necked crane
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The Amur Falcon and the Mysteries of Bird Migration
Every year, tens of thousands of Amur falcons descend upon Nagaland, creating a natural history spectacle that is both rare and riveting
Species
In Fine Feather: Spotting Birds in Ladakh
Over 3OO species of resident and migratory birds can be found in the seemingly inhospitable high-altitude desert of Ladakh
Habitat
Who Needs Ikea?
Cartoons and illustrations on wildlife, environment, and conservation
Green Humour
Head in the Clouds: The Misty Rainforests of Choco, Ecuador
Meet the magnificent birds of this biodiversity hotspot in South America
Photo Story
The Greater Adjutant’s All-Woman Army
The greater adjutant has been called many things — ugly, filthy, a bone-swallowing bad omen — until Purnima Devi Barman, and her army of 2OO women, decided to adopt the endangered bird
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An Illustrated Guide to the Daily Lives of Birds
How does the Bengal florican woo its mate? Does the black kite like fast food? Artist Rohan Chakravarty’s graphic novel 'Bird Business' is an insight into the fascinating behaviour of birds
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For the Love of Nectar: What Makes Hummingbirds Tick
Ecuador has the largest diversity of hummingbirds on the planet
Photo Story
The Best of Mexico is in the Yucatan
Extensive Mayan ruins and unique wildlife are a few of the treasures found in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula
Photo Story
In Praise of the Pantanal
In the pristine tropical wetland of Brazil’s Pantanal, South America’s highest concentration of wildlife and biodiversity flourishes
Photo Story
Edwin Joseph, The Sparrow Whisperer
Bengaluru’s Sparrow Man is passionate about saving the little birds from extinction
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