🐦 Blue-throated Flycatcher (Cyornis rubeculoides) – The Sapphire Songbird of Shaded Forests The Blue-throated Flycatcher is a strikingly beautiful and elusive forest songbird, known for its brilliant blue plumage and rich, fluty songs. Dwelling in the dense undergrowth of evergreen and moist deciduous forests, it is a gem for birdwatchers. While it is not a […]
🐦 Pale-chinned Flycatcher (Cyornis poliogenys) – The Discreet Beauty of Shaded Forests The Pale-chinned Flycatcher is a small, insectivorous songbird known for its subtle charm, discreet behavior, and preference for shady forest interiors. Often overlooked due to its quiet habits and non-flashy colors, this flycatcher thrives in moist, dense lowland forests. It is occasionally observed […]
🐦 Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis tickelliae) – The Jewel-Toned Forest Crooner The Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher is a vividly colored, melodious songbird that brings a splash of blue and gold to the forest understory. Shy yet inquisitive, it prefers quiet wooded areas with plenty of shade, moisture, and insect life. While not a core mangrove species, […]
🐦 White-rumped Shama (Copsychus malabaricus) – The Forest Nightingale of South Asia The White-rumped Shama is a shy, melodious songbird revered for its flute-like, far-carrying call. Often heard before it’s seen, this bird dwells in dense undergrowth of forests, thickets, and groves, where it sings with remarkable variation. Though more common in inland forests and […]
🐦 Rosy Starling (Pastor roseus) – The Elegant Winter Migrant of the Indian Plains The Rosy Starling, also called the Rose-coloured Starling, is a strikingly beautiful migratory bird that visits the Indian subcontinent during the winter. With its glossy black head and rosy-pink body, it stands out in flocks and adds a touch of elegance […]
🐦 Chestnut-tailed Starling (Sturnia malabarica) – The Subtle Songster of the Tree Canopy The Chestnut-tailed Starling, also known as the Grey-headed Myna, is a graceful, soft-voiced bird that blends seamlessly into tree canopies and forest edges. Known for its silky plumage, chestnut tail, and calm demeanor, this bird is commonly seen in gardens, orchards, dry […]
🐦 Hill Myna (Gracula religiosa) – The Talking Jewel of the Canopy The Hill Myna is one of the most iconic and vocal birds of South and Southeast Asia. Renowned for its exceptional mimicry and brilliant plumage, this forest-loving starling is often heard before it’s seen. Although it prefers evergreen and moist deciduous forests, the […]
🐦 Bank Myna (Acridotheres ginginianus) – The Riverbank Specialist of the Indian Plains The Bank Myna is a social, sleek-looking starling, closely related to the Common Myna but with distinct features and preferences for riverine habitats. Known for nesting in riverbanks and sand embankments, this bird is often seen in towns, farmlands, and riverside habitats, […]
🐦 Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch (Sitta castanea) – The Acrobatic Tree Climber of the Canopy The Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch is a vibrant, compact bird known for its ability to climb down tree trunks head-first, a behavior rare among birds. With its chestnut belly, blue-gray upperparts, and energetic movements, it is a delightful sight in forests across India. Though […]
🐦 Swinhoe’s White-eye (Zosterops simplex) – The Lesser-Known Canopy Dweller The Swinhoe’s White-eye is a small, social songbird closely related to the Indian White-eye (Zosterops palpebrosus). This species is known for its distinct white eye-ring, vibrant green plumage, and melodious calls. Although more common in China and Southeast Asia, it is occasionally spotted in India’s […]