Thursday, 22 December 2016
Tuesday, 20 December 2016
White rumped munia
Common name: White-rumped munia; white-rumped mannikin.
Scientific name: Lonchura striata
Scientific classification: Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Estrildidae
Genus: Lonchura
Species: L. striata
Type of species: Indigenous
Habitat: Open woodlands, grasslands and scrub forests. It can also adapt to agricultural areas.
Conservation status: Least concern
Sound recording: http://www.xeno-canto.org/24614
Distribution: The white-rumped munia seems to have originated in India and then spread towards Africa and Pacific Ocean habitats.
Source: hbw |
Saturday, 17 December 2016
Loten's sunbird
Male preening himself |
In a tree |
Keeping a lookout |
An awkward moment. |
Common name: Loten's sunbird; long-billed sun-bird; maroon-breasted sunbird.
Scientific name: Cinnyris lotenius
Scientific classification: Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Nectariniidae
Genus: Cinnyris
Species: C. lotenius
Type of species: Indigenous
Habitat: Commonly found in forests and cultivated areas.
Conservation status: Least concern
Sound recording: http://www.xeno-canto.org/311201
Distribution: Found only in peninsular India and Sri Lanka.
Source: hbw |
Note: Difference between male and female birds is shown below.
Source: jlrexplore |
Asian Koel
Male |
Common name: Asian Koel
Scientific name: Eudynamys scolopaceus
Scientific classification: Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Cuculiformes
Family: Cuculidae
Genus: Eudynamys
Species: E. scolopaceus
Type of species: Indigenous
Habitat: Found in light woodlands and cultivated areas.
Conservation status: Least concern
Sound recording: http://www.xeno-canto.org/319736
Distribution: This bird is found mostly in tropical southern Asia.
Source: wikimedia, (area in black) |
Note: Females look different as shown below:
Source: wikimedia |
Indian pond heron
Common name: Indian pond heron; paddybird
Scientific name: Ardeola grayii
Scientific classification: Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Pelecaniformes
Family: Ardeidae
Genus: Ardeola
Species: A. grayii
Type of species: Indigenous
Habitat: The feeding habitat is marshy wetlands.
Conservation status: Least concern
Sound recording: http://www.xeno-canto.org/116748
Distribution: Widely distributed across India.
Eudocima homaena
Scientific name: Eudocima homaena
Scientific classification: Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Eudocima
Species: E.homaena
Type of species: Indigenous
Habitat: Found in areas with thick vegetation. Has been found to be a pest w.r.t. orange plants.
Conservation status: Least Concern
Distribution: This moth is found in the Indian subregion, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Nicobar, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, the Philippines, and on Christmas Island.
Note: Many thanks to Nagabhushan Jyothi, a member of India Biodiversity Portal, who identified the species.
Hulodes caranea
Scientific name: Hulodes caranea
Scientific classification: Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Super-family: Noctuoidea
Family: Erebidae
Tribe: Hulodini
Genus: Hulodes
Species: H. caranea
Type of species: Indigenous
Habitat: Thick vegetation, forested areas.
Conservation status: Least Concern
Distribution: It is found from India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Java, Hong Kong to Queensland and New Guinea, it is also found on the Marianas and Carolines.
Note: Thanks to Nuwan Chathuranga from Indian Biodiversity Portal for identifying the moth.
Tuesday, 13 December 2016
Tickell's Blue Flycatcher
Male bird |
In a tree |
Common name: Tickell's blue flycatcher
Scientific name: Cyornis tickelliae
Scientific classification: Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Muscicapidae
Genus: Cyornis
Species: tickelliae
Type of species: Indigenous
Habitat: Dry forest, scrub, bamboo and gardens.
Conservation status: Least concern
Sound recording: http://www.xeno-canto.org/311227
Distribution: Found in India, Nepal and Myanmar.
Source: hbw.com |
Source: tsuru-bird.net |
Saturday, 10 December 2016
Indian Paradise Flycatcher
Got to be a nominee : 'Best hairdo of the year' |
Scientific name: Terpsiphone paradisi
Scientific classification: Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Monarchidae
Genus: Terpsiphone
Species: T.paradisi
Type of species: Indigenous
Habitat: They inhabit thick forests and well-wooded habitats.
Conservation status: Least Concern
Sound recording: http://www.xeno-canto.org/342232
Distribution: Resident populations in south India and Sri Lanka. These birds are migratory and spend the cold season in tropical Asia.
Source: hbw.com |
Male dressed festively for the mating season |
Male |
Female |
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