Eagles are rarely seen perched at such a low level . The heavy rains probably bought it out from the trees.
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Indian Roller Bird
Indian roller bird perched on a wall looking for food. Shot in the interiors of rural India in central Uttar Pradeshl
Indian Roller Bird
The Indian Roller Bird is another common bird found in the Plainsof India. It can often be seen perched on wires and fences on the lookout for insects.
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Coraciiformes
Family: Coraciidae
Genus: Coracias
Species: C. benghalensis
Binomial name
Coracias benghalensis
More information can be had at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Roller
Cattle Egrets
Cattle Egrets are stocky white birds which nests in colonies near water bodies. Can be found near cattle catching the insects etc that are disturbed by the hoofs of the animals.
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Ciconiiformes
Family: Ardeidae
Genus: Bubulcus
Species: B. ibis
Binomial name
Bubulcus ibis
Oriental Magpie Robin
Oriental Magpie Robin, originally uploaded by PRAVINECHESTER.
The Oriental Magpie Robin is a distinctive black and white bird with an upright tail. Commonly found in forests and gardens, it forages on the ground for food.
This photograph was taken in the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary.
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Muscicapidae
Genus: Copsychus
Species: C. saularis
Binomial name
Copsychus saularis
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Little Egret
These birds love water. Photograph was taken on the waters flowing from a Dam on the border of UP and Uttrakhand in India.
Cattle Egret
Watch it ! Big Guy !
Eagle Swooping to catch prey
An eagle gliding in the sky is a pleasant sight . With their sharp eyesights, eagles glide effortlessly till they spot a prey and swoop down to catch it.
This picture was shot in UP near Bareilly,
Heron in Flight
Shot in the fields of Uttar Pradesh, India
Birds on Roofs
Rooftops are favourite spots for birds .
Bird on rooftop
- Bird on the roof
Thirsty !!
Kingfishers
The Common Kingfisher
Kingfishers are small brightly coloured birds that feed on fish and are found around the world.
The common Kingfisher is a bright and sparkling blue coloured bird the size of a sparrow. In spite of its size, this small bird is visible from a distance because of it’s startling colour. It has a long strong grey coloured bill and chestnut coloured under parts with large head, short legs and stubby legs. Kingfishers live on trees near water and hunt on fish.
Common Kingfisher
Common Kingfisher
FACTS
Kingdom : Animalia
Phylum : Chordata
Class : Aves
Order : Coraciiformes
Suborder : Alcedines
Families
Alcedinidae
Halcyonidae
Cerylidae
