Shikra

This bird, Shikra, is fairly easy to spot. It is a bird of prey and smaller than kites. I usually know of their presence from their unique sound. Sound: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/577 https://youtu.be/uJn4yvM6c94

Hornbill in Bangalore

I would have never thought that I’d see a hornbill in Bangalore. I’m not saying it’s uncommon to spot a hornbill but it’s also not common to spot a hornbill in Bangalore. I was just surprised that I could see one without a lot of effort. I was just in the balcony, sitting with a …

Sunbirds

Fun fact: there are no humming birds in India, the closest we have is Sunbirds The male purple-rumped sunbird has, well, a purple rump on top as opposed to a purple sunbird that is fully purple. The females have olive-green top with a light yellowish belly. In this video you can see a male and …

Common Tailorbird

Scientific Name: Orthotomus sutorius Location: Bangalore Date: 30 October, 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6imNhPjy3Q

Kite Call

Have you ever heard a Kite call. It is a little spine chilling. This is a black kite, which is what you mostly see in Bangalore. The ones with white feathers on the head are called 'Brahmini Kites'. AUDIO ON https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHni0Q8i6yk

Red Whiskered Bulbul

https://youtu.be/eTFeoUAmKH0

Asian Koel

This is a male Koel. Males are full black with ruby red eyes, the females are brown with white spots. https://youtu.be/anIf69BdNmQ

White Cheeked Barbet

https://youtu.be/wZyuS2rHswM White-cheeked Barbet on a Singapore Cherry Tree

Starting a new hobby – Birding

Kicking this off with the most common bird that I see here - the Black Kite