Red-necked falcon ( Falco chicquera)

Red-necked falcon ( Falco chicquera)

Red-necked falcon bird is a medium-sized falcon has bluish grey wings and upper body, a chestnut red cap with short chin straps passing through the eye. The primary feathers of the wing are black and a single black band at the tip of the tail are distinctive.size-31-36cm.

Habitat

Occurs in open habitats with sparse vegetation and scattered trees, including riparian habitats, woodland edges, dry watercourses, and palm savanna.

Diet

Feeds mainly on small birds up the size of small dove, capturing them after dashing from an open perch below the canopy of a tree.

Range

Bangladesh, India, Bhutan,Nepal and Pakistan.

Range Map

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Sources Of Information

Birds of the Indian Subcontinent by Grimmett, Carol Inskipp and Tim Inskipp, ISBN 0-691-04910-6

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White-browed piculet (Sasia ochracea)

 

White-browed piculet (Sasia ochracea)

The white browed piculet is a rare resident bird of the Indian subcontinent.Its size is 9-10 cm.The under parts are cinnamon or rufous, sometimes yellowish on the flanks. The stubby tail is blackish. The crown is green, and there is a white streak above and immediately behind the eye, the latter being surrounded by a ring of bare pinkish or reddish skin. Males have a small golden-yellow patch on the forehead which females lack. Juveniles are duller in colour than adults, greener above and greyer beneath.

Habitat

Wet or dry forest with plenty of vines and bamboo, scrub and swampy woodlands.

Diet

Small insects, bark beetles, ants, termites, spiders and other small invertebrates.

Range

India,Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan

Range Map

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External Links:Conservation Status:IUCN Red List Page

Wikipedia Entry: Wikipedia Link

Sources Of Information

Birds of the Indian Subcontinent by Grimmett, Carol Inskipp and Tim Inskipp, ISBN 0-691-04910-6

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little pratincole (Glareola lactea)

little pratincole (Glareola lactea)

little pratincole,Small pratincole or small Indian pratincole is a resident bird of the Indian Subcontinent.They live in groups.little pratincole are 100 to 500 birds in their group. This small bird is 18 to 19 cm in size.Their color is gray and the crown of the head is brown.The underwings are mainly black. The tail is white with a black terminal triangle. The belly is white.Breeding season is from December to March.small pratincole bengali name is choto babubatan.

Habitat

River and Lake.

Diet

Beetles, bugs, termites, flies and other insects.

Range

Bangladesh,India,Nepal,Bhutan,Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Range Map

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Sources Of Information

Birds of the Indian Subcontinent by Grimmett, Carol Inskipp and Tim Inskipp, ISBN 0-691-04910-6

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Paddyfield pipit (Anthus rufulus)

 

Paddyfield pipit (Anthus rufulus)

Paddyfield pipit or Oriental pipit is a small passerine bird in the pipit and wagtail family. Adult Paddyfield pipit bird  has mainly greyish-brown streaked upperparts, pale buff underparts with streaks around upper-breast and long bill/tail/legs.young birds are more richly coloured below than adults and have the pale edges to the feathers of the upper parts more conspicuous with more prominent spotting on the breastsize.size15cm.

Habitat

Grassland and other open habitats.

Diet

Insects and their larvae, such as weevils, ants and termites.

Range

Sri Lnak, Bangladesh, India, Bhutan, Pakistan and Nepal.

Range Map

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Birds of the Indian Subcontinent by Grimmett, Carol Inskipp and Tim Inskipp, ISBN 0-691-04910-6

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Purple-rumped sunbird (Leptocoma zeylonica)

 

Purple-rumped sunbird (Leptocoma zeylonica)

Purple-rumped sunbird is a sunbird endemic to the Indian Subcontinent.Purple-rumped Sunbirds are tiny at only 10 cm long. They have medium-length thin down-curved bills and brush-tipped tubular tongues, both adaptations to their nectar feeding. adult purple rumped sunbird male has a maroon breast-band, sides of the head and back. The throat and rump are bright purple, and the underparts are yellow flanked with white. There is a bright green shoulder patch. female are duller with an olive-green back, brown wings and yellowish breast. 

Habitat

Scrub,cultivation and forest.

Diet

Nectar and insects.

Range

Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka.

Range Map

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Birds of the Indian Subcontinent by Grimmett, Carol Inskipp and Tim Inskipp, ISBN 0-691-04910-6

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Common green magpie (Cissa chinensis)

Common green magpie (Cissa chinensis)

Common green magpie (Cissa chinensis) is a member of the crow family.size 37-39.It is a vivid green in colour (often fades to turquoise in captivity), slightly lighter on the underside and has a thick black stripe from the bill (through the eyes) to the nape. Compared to the other members of its genus, the white-tipped tail is quite long. This all contrasts vividly with the red fleshy eye rims, bill and legs.common green magpie call is quite varied but often a harsh peep-peep. It also frequently whistles and chatters.

Habitat

Broadleaved evergreen and moist deciduous forest.

Diet

Reptiles, young birds and eggs.

Range

Bangaldesh,India,Bhutan and Nepal

Rangle Map

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Birds of the Indian Subcontinent by Grimmett, Carol Inskipp and Tim Inskipp, ISBN 0-691-04910-6

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Bank myna (Acridotheres ginginianus)

Bank myna (Acridotheres ginginianus)

Bank myna is a small myna.size 23cm.head is black on the crown and sides and the upper plumage is slaty grey while the underside is lighter grey with pale pink plumage towards the centre of the abdomen. legs are yellow while the iris is deep red.young birds have a browner head and neck.

Habitat

Open country and around human habitations

Diet

Fruit, grain, and insects.

Range

Bangladesh,India,Pakistan, Nepal and Bhutan.

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Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)

 

Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)

Common kingfisher is a  small kingfisher.size 16cm.common kingfishers are widespread resident of Indian Subcontinent.male has turquoise-green upperparts with brighter turquoise rump. Tail is blue. Wings are darker blue, finely spotted with turquoise on greater coverts. Female is similar to male, except for the bill where the lower mandible is orange.

Habitat

Rivers and lakes with well-vegetated banks.mangroves and seashore in winter.

Diet

 Fish and small crustaceans, such as prawns and crabs.

Range

Bangladesh,India,Pakistan,Nepal,Bhutan,Sri Lanka and Maldives.

Range Map

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Birds of the Indian Subcontinent by Grimmett, Carol Inskipp and Tim Inskipp, ISBN 0-691-04910-6

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