In the millenia-old hills of the Aravalli mountains of Rajasthan, there is a tiny and elusive resident whose high-pitched call rings boldly through the wilderness.
The white-naped tit, a small bird that favours thorny scrub forests, is a rare species, classified as 'vulnerable' on the IUCN Red list. Highly dependent on its habitat for survival, this bird's future is now under threat.
As the more of the hills are quarried and mined for minerals, the white-naped tit's song is a call to action.
About the contributors
Nirmal Verma
Nirmal Verma is a resident of Sikar district of Rajasthan. After completing his 1 year fellowship at Greenhub Central India, Bhopal and learning about film making and nature conservation, Nirmal now is working for wildlife conservation through documentary films.
Sustain Team
We are a driven group of people from diverse backgrounds, bound by an abiding love for India’s natural world.
Published: Jun 30, 2025