🐦 Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis) – The Bold Urban Bird of the Subcontinent The Common Myna, a member of the starling family, is a highly adaptable and intelligent bird found across South Asia and beyond. Known for its loud calls, fearless behavior, and ability to mimic sounds, it thrives in a wide range of habitats—from […]
🐦 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 […]
🐦 Indian White-eye (Zosterops palpebrosus) – The Tiny Social Songbird The Indian White-eye, formerly known as the Oriental White-eye, is a small, active passerine bird recognized by its striking white eye-ring and vibrant yellow plumage. These birds are highly social and are often seen in small, chirping flocks. Although primarily found in forests, gardens, and […]
🐦 Hume’s Leaf Warbler (Phylloscopus humei) – The Tiny Vocalist of the Canopy The Hume’s Leaf Warbler is a small, insectivorous songbird known for its rapid movements and distinctive two-note call. Named after Allan Octavian Hume, a British ornithologist, this warbler is a winter migrant to India, including the Sundarbans, where it thrives in mangrove […]
🐦 Tickell’s Leaf Warbler (Phylloscopus affinis) – The Agile Canopy Dweller The Tickell’s Leaf Warbler is a small, energetic passerine bird known for its rapid movements and high-pitched song. This warbler, named after British ornithologist Samuel Tickell, is primarily found in woodlands, scrublands, and riverine forests, including parts of the Sundarbans, where it can be […]
🐦 Eastern Crowned Warbler (Phylloscopus coronatus) – The Small Songbird of the Sundarbans The Eastern Crowned Warbler is a small, migratory passerine bird known for its melodious song and striking crown markings. Found in forests, wetlands, and mangrove regions, this warbler is an occasional visitor to the Sundarbans, where it thrives during migration. 🏷 Taxonomy […]
🐍 Dog-Faced Water Snake (Cerberus rynchops) – The Mysterious Semi-Aquatic Predator The Dog-Faced Water Snake, named for its blunt, dog-like snout, is a non-venomous, semi-aquatic snake found in coastal mangroves, estuaries, and brackish water zones. This elusive species thrives in the Sundarbans, where it plays an important role in controlling fish and crustacean populations. 🏷 […]
🐍 Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake (Hydrophis platurus) – The Ocean’s Floating Venomous Assassin The Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake is one of the most widespread and venomous sea snakes in the world. Unlike other sea snakes, this species is completely pelagic, meaning it spends its entire life in the open ocean. Found in coastal waters, estuaries, and mangroves, […]
🐍 Beaked Sea Snake (Enhydrina schistosa) – The Silent Assassin of the Sundarbans The Beaked Sea Snake, also known as the Hook-Nosed Sea Snake, is one of the most venomous sea snakes in the world. Found in coastal waters, estuaries, and river mouths, this highly aggressive species poses a significant threat to both marine life […]