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Scaly breasted munia  or spotted munia spice finch मुनिया, सीनाबाज, तेलिया मुनिया ,बिंदुकित मुनिया Saryuwetland Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh March 2020 Nikon Gears (Lonchura punctulata),  known in the pet trade as nutmeg mannikin or , is a sparrow-sized estrildid finch native to tropical Asia. A species of the genus Lonchura, it was formally described and named by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. Its name is based on the distinct scale-like feather markings on the breast and belly. The adult is brown above and has a dark conical bill. The species has 11 subspecies across their range and differ slightly in size and colour.

Rose-ringed parakeet male & female courtship (Psittacula krameri), तोता, मिट्ठू, देशी सुग्गा  Saryuwetland Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh June 19 Nikon Gears Full screen view recommend for details also known as the ring-necked parakeet, is a medium-sized parrot in the genus Psittacula, of the family Psittacidae. It has disjunct native ranges in Africa and South Asia. The rose-ringed parakeet is sexually dimorphic. The adult male sports a red and black neck ring, and the hen and immature birds of both sexes either show no neck rings, or display shadow-like pale to dark grey neck rings. Both sexes have a distinctive green colour in the wild.

house sparrow female feeding chicks(Passer domesticus)  गौरैया Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh Nikon Gears April20 This is a bird of the sparrow family Passeridae, found in most parts of the world. It is a small bird that has a typical length of 16 cm (6.3 in) and a mass of 24–39.5 g (0.85–1.39 oz). Females and young birds are coloured pale brown and grey, and males have brighter black, white, and brown markings. One of about 25 species in the genus Passer, the house sparrow is native to most of Europe, the Mediterranean Basin, and a large part of Asia. Its intentional or accidental introductions to many regions, including parts of Australasia, Africa, and the Americas, make it the most widely distributed wild bird. #photography #wildlife #birding #birdwatching #birdwatcher #travellers #travelblogger #blogger #travelphotography #birds #bird #naturelove #nikond7200📷 #Nikon #nikonfans #nikkor500mm #lovefornature #wildlifeconservation #ayodhya #faizabad#uttar Pradesh#india  #scenic #co

Shikra(male)  (Accipiter badius) शिकरा Saryuwetland Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh April 2020 Nikon Gears   #Lockdown_homestay This is a small bird of prey in the family Accipitridae found widely distributed in Asia and Africa where it is also called the little banded goshawk. The African forms may represent a separate species but have usually been considered as subspecies of the shikra. The shikra is very similar in appearance to other sparrowhawk species including the Chinese goshawk and Eurasian sparrowhawk. They have a sharp two note call and have the typical flap and glide flight. Their calls are imitated by drongos and the common hawk-cuckoo resembles it in plumage.

house sparrow with caterpillar  (Passer domesticus)  गौरैया Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh Nikon Gears April20 This is a bird of the sparrow family Passeridae, found in most parts of the world. It is a small bird that has a typical length of 16 cm (6.3 in) and a mass of 24–39.5 g (0.85–1.39 oz). Females and young birds are coloured pale brown and grey, and males have brighter black, white, and brown markings. One of about 25 species in the genus Passer, the house sparrow is native to most of Europe, the Mediterranean Basin, and a large part of Asia. Its intentional or accidental introductions to many regions, including parts of Australasia, Africa, and the Americas, make it the most widely distributed wild bird.

Indian white-eye  (Zosterops palpebrosus), formerly the Oriental white-eye, बाबुना, चश्मे वाला,चटकिका Barabanki outskirts Uttar Pradesh February 2020  Nikon Gears This  is a small passerine bird in the white-eye family. It is a resident breeder in open woodland on the Indian subcontinent. They forage in small groups, feeding on nectar and small insects. They are easily identified by the distinctive white eye-ring and overall yellowish upperparts. The range previously extended eastwards to Southeast Asia, Indonesia and Malaysia but when the taxa in these regions were assigned to other species, the English name was changed.

Grey-winged blackbird (male) Turdus boulboul Borong Sikkim November 2019 Nikon Gears This is a species of bird in the thrush family. It is found in south-eastern Asia from the Himalayas to northern Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

koklass family (Pucrasia macrolopha) Chopta Rudraprayag Uttarakhand April19 Nikon Gears Full screen view recommend for details koklass (Pucrasia macrolopha) is a species of Galliform, being closely related to progenitive grouse that lived during the Miocene. They are more distantly related to pheasants. Koklass are the only species in the monotypic genus Pucrasia. Both the words koklass and pucrasia have been onomatopœically derived from the bird's territorial call. Koklass are boreal adapted species which separate into three distinct species groups. They are one of the few galliforms that regularly fly uphill and are capable of sustained flights of many miles. They are monogamous with a slight tendency toward social polyandry. Both parents rear the chicks. Koklass are largely vegetarian for much of the year consuming pine nuts, pine shoots, bamboo shoots and seeds. They are highly insectivorous during the warmer months that coincide with nesting and chick-rearing. Duri

koklass male (Pucrasia macrolopha) Chopta Rudraprayag Uttarakhand April19 Nikon Gears Full screen view recommend for details koklass (Pucrasia macrolopha) is a species of Galliform, being closely related to progenitive grouse that lived during the Miocene. They are more distantly related to pheasants. Koklass are the only species in the monotypic genus Pucrasia. Both the words koklass and pucrasia have been onomatopœically derived from the bird's territorial call.[2] Koklass are boreal adapted species which separate into three distinct species groups. They are one of the few galliforms that regularly fly uphill and are capable of sustained flights of many miles. They are monogamous with a slight tendency toward social polyandry. Both parents rear the chicks. Koklass are largely vegetarian for much of the year consuming pine nuts, pine shoots, bamboo shoots and seeds. They are highly insectivorous during the warmer months that coincide with nesting and chick-rearing. Dur

Bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), lammergeier (or lammergeyer)or ossifrage,  हिन्दी नाम-जटायु गिद्ध , अरगुल(हिमाचल प्रदेश) दाढ़ी वाला गिद्ध Tungnath Chopta Rudraprayag Uttarakhand April2019 Nikon Gears (Record shot) This is a bird of prey and the only member of the genus Gypaetus. Traditionally considered an Old World vulture, it actually forms a minor lineage of Accipitridae together with the Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus), its closest living relative. It is not much more closely related to the Old World vultures proper than to, for example, hawks, and differs from the former by its feathered neck. Although dissimilar, the Egyptian and bearded vulture each have a lozenge-shaped tail—unusual among birds of prey. The bearded vulture is the only known vertebrate whose diet consists almost exclusively (70 to 90 percent) of bone.It lives and breeds on crags in high mountains in southern Europe, the Caucasus,Africa,the Indian subcontinent, and Tibet, laying one or t

Blue-throated blue flycatcher male (Cyornis rubeculoides) नीलकंठी चटक  Sattal Outskirts Uttarakhand June19  Nikon Gears Full screen view recommend for details This is a small passerine bird in the flycatcher family, Muscicapidae. It resembles Cyornis tickelliae but easily separated by the blue throat. The habitat of this species is a thicker forest than other species of flycatchers. The blue-throated flycatcher is found in much of the Indian Subcontinent, all through the Himalayas, the plains and Western Ghats of India in the cold months, and also extends eastwards into Bangladesh, and to Arakan and the Tenasserim Hills in Myanmar.

Shikra(female)  (Accipiter badius) शिकरा Saryuwetland Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh March 2020 Nikon Gears   This is a small bird of prey in the family Accipitridae found widely distributed in Asia and Africa where it is also called the little banded goshawk. The African forms may represent a separate species but have usually been considered as subspecies of the shikra. The shikra is very similar in appearance to other sparrowhawk species including the Chinese goshawk and Eurasian sparrowhawk. They have a sharp two note call and have the typical flap and glide flight. Their calls are imitated by drongos and the common hawk-cuckoo resembles it in plumage.

Oriental Honey Buzzard /crested honey buzzard  (Pernis ptilorhynchus)  मधुबाज, Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh April19 Oriental Honey Buzzard मधुबाज़ - https://maghaa.com/oriental-honey-buzzard-%e0%a4%ae%e0%a4%a7%e0%a5%81%e0%a4%ac%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%9c%e0%a4%bc/ My new article published in maghaa.com This is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, eagles, and harriers.

Black-winged cuckooshrike or lesser grey cuckooshrike or dark grey cuckooshrike (Lalage melaschistos)  Dhubari Assam January 2020 Nikon Gears This is a species of cuckooshrike found in South to Southeast Asia. Despite the name, they (cuckooshrikes) are unrelated to shrikes or cuckoos. They have broad based bills with grey upper parts, black wings, white vent, graduated white-tipped tails, black bills and legs. Females are overall lighter in all taxa.

Great cormorant   ( Phalacrocorax carbo ), बड़ा पनकौवा,महा जलकाक Saryuwetland Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh January 2020 Nikon Gears This also known as the  black shag  in New Zealand and formerly also known as the  great black cormorant  across the Northern Hemisphere, the  black cormorant  in Australia, and the  large cormorant  in India, is a widespread member of the  cormorant  family of  seabirds .The  genus  name is  Latinised   Ancient Greek , from φαλακρός ( phalakros , "bald") and κόραξ ( korax , "raven"), and  carbo  is Latin for " charcoal ".

white-eyed buzzard  ( Butastur teesa ) तीसा Suhelwa wild Life santuary Balrampur Uttar Pradesh February 18 Nikon Gears This  is a medium-sized  hawk , distinct from the true buzzards in the genus  Buteo , found in  South Asia . Adults have a rufous tail, a distinctive white iris, and a white throat bearing a dark mesial stripe bordered. The head is brown and the median coverts of the upper wing are pale. They lack the typical carpal patches on the underside of the wings seen in true buzzards, but the entire wing lining appears dark in contrast to the flight feathers. They sit upright on perches for prolonged periods and soar on thermals in search of insect and small vertebrate prey. They are vociferous in the breeding season, and several birds may be heard calling as they soar together

Bar-winged flycatcher-shrike  (Hemipus picatus)  हिन्दी नाम-छोटा काला लटोरा!Alternate English Name-Pied flycatcher-shrike. Sattal Nainital Uttarakhand November 17 Nikon Gears Full screen view recommended for details This is a small passerine bird usually placed in the Vangidae. It is found in the forests of tropical southern Asia from the Himalayas and hills of southern India to Indonesia. Mainly insectivorous it is found hunting in the mid-canopy of forests, often joining mixed-species foraging flocks. They perch upright and have a distinctive pattern of black and white, males being more shiny black than the females. In some populations the colour of the back is brownish while others have a dark wash on the underside.

Collared owlet (Glaucidium brodiei),  collared pygmy owl हिन्दी नाम-वामन डुण्डुल/बौना डुण्डुल Chopta Rudraprayag Uttarakhand April19 Nikon Gears   This is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. Its natural habitat is submontane and montane forests with open spaces and is distributed throughout oriental Asia.It is the smallest owl in Asia, at 15 cm (5.9 in) and 60 g The collared owlet, being Asia's smallest owl species, measures between 15 and 17 cm.Females are generally larger than the males, weighing approximately 63 grams, whereas males weigh in at 52 grams. This bird has a grey-brown colour (depending on age-morph) and has a barred back and flanks, while the head is more spotted than barred.They have prominent white eyebrows, vibrant lemon-yellow-coloured eyes and a white throat patch.

Plaintive cuckoo  (Cacomantis merulinus) Sundarban  Bali island West Bengal November 18  Nikon Gears This  is a species of bird belonging to the genus Cacomantis in the cuckoo family Cuculidae. It is native to Asia, from India, Nepal and China to Indonesia. The plaintive cuckoo is fairly small, measuring about 21–24 cm (8.3–9.4 in) long. The adult male is grey-brown above and orange below with a grey head, throat and upper breast. The tail feathers have white tips. The legs and feet are yellow, the eye is red and the bill is black above and yellow below. The adult female is sometimes similar to the male but often occurs in a "hepatic" morph. This form is reddish-brown above with dark bars. The underparts are paler with fainter barring. There is a pale stripe over the eye and the tail has dark bars along its whole length. Juvenile birds are similar to hepatic females but are paler and have dark streaks rather than bars on the crown and throat.

Black eared kite  (Milvus migrans lineatus)  चील Lucknow outskirts Uttar Pradesh February 2020 Nikon gears This  is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors. It is thought to be the world's most abundant species of Accipitridae, although some populations have experienced dramatic declines or fluctuations.Current global population estimates run up to 6 million individuals. Unlike others of the group, black kites are opportunistic hunters and are more likely to scavenge. They spend a lot of time soaring and gliding in thermals in search of food.

Ruff  Mr&Mrs (Calidris pugnax)  Lucknow outskirts Uttar Pradesh March 2020 Nikon Gears This is a medium-sized wading bird that breeds in marshes and wet meadows across northern Eurasia . This highly gregarious sandpiper is migratory and sometimes forms huge flocks in its winter grounds, which include southern and western Europe, Africa, southern Asia and Australia. The ruff is a long-necked, pot-bellied bird. This species shows marked sexual dimorphism; the male is much larger than the female (the reeve), and has a breeding plumage that includes brightly coloured head tufts, bare orange facial skin, extensive black on the breast, and the large collar of ornamental feathers that inspired this bird's English name. The female and the non-breeding male have grey-brown upperparts and mainly white underparts.

Baya weaver (Ploceus philippinus) बया, सुगृहकर्ता, Saryuwetland Ayodhya Outskirts Uttar Pradesh June 19  Nikon Gears Full screen view recommend for details   This is a weaverbird found across the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Flocks of these birds are found in grasslands, cultivated areas, scrub and secondary growth and they are best known for their hanging retort shaped nests woven from leaves. These nest colonies are usually found on thorny trees or palm fronds and the nests are often built near water or hanging over water where predators cannot reach easily. They are widespread and common within their range but are prone to local, seasonal movements mainly in response to rain and food availability.

Common iora (Aegithina tiphia) शाऊबीगी,सुभग,शुकिक Saryuwetland Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh July 19 Nikon Gears This is a small passerine bird found across the tropical Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, with populations showing plumage variations, some of which are designated as subspecies. A species found in scrub and forest, it is easily detected from its loud whistles and the bright colours. During the breeding season, males display by fluffing up their feathers and spiral in the air appearing like a green, black, yellow and white ball.

Black kite (Milvus migrans)  चील Ikana wetland Lucknow Uttar Pradesh February 2020 Nikon Gears This  is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors. It is thought to be the world's most abundant species of Accipitridae, although some populations have experienced dramatic declines or fluctuations.Current global population estimates run up to 6 million individuals.Unlike others of the group, black kites are opportunistic hunters and are more likely to scavenge. They spend a lot of time soaring and gliding in thermals in search of food. #Strabopixelclub #wildlife #birding #raptors #birdwatching #birdwatcher #travellers #travelblogger #blogger #travelphotography #birds #bird #naturelove #nikond7200📷 #Nikon #nikonfans #nikkor500mm #lovefornature #wildlifeconservation #ayodhya #faizabad#uttar Pradesh#india  #scenic #conservation #nature#अवधी_चिरैया#ajadbird #YHAI_SAKET

scaly-breasted munia  or spotted munia (Lonchura punctulata), सीनाबाज, तेलिया मुनिया, बिन्दु कित मुनिया Saryuwetland Ayodhya March 2020 Nikon Gears   This  known in the pet trade as nutmeg mannikin or spice finch, is a sparrow-sized estrildid finch native to tropical Asia. A species of the genus Lonchura, it was formally described and named by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. Its name is based on the distinct scale-like feather markings on the breast and belly. The adult is brown above and has a dark conical bill. The species has 11 subspecies across their range and differ slightly in size and colour. #Strabopixelclub #wildlife #birding #raptors #birdwatching #birdwatcher #travellers #travelblogger #blogger #travelphotography #birds #bird #naturelove #nikond7200📷 #Nikon #nikonfans #nikkor500mm #lovefornature #wildlifeconservation #ayodhya #faizabad#uttar Pradesh#india  #scenic #conservation #nature#अवधी_चिरैया#ajadbird #YHAI_SAKET

common woodshrike  (Tephrodornis pondicerianus) हिन्दी नाम-सामान्य वन-लटोरा,और तरती तूया(उत्तर प्रदेश)संदर्भ-डॉ.रघु वीरा,भारतीय पक्षी आँग्ल/हिन्दी नामावलि। Saryuwetland Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh March 2020 Nikon Gears This  is a species of bird found in Asia. It is now usually considered a member of the family Vangidae. It is small and ashy brown with a dark cheek patch and a broad white brow. It is found across Asia mainly in thin forest and scrub habitats where they hunt insects, often joining other insectivorous birds. The form found in Sri Lanka which was treated as a subspecies is now usually considered a separate species, the Sri Lanka woodshrike. #Strabopixelclub #wildlife #birding #raptors #birdwatching #birdwatcher #travellers #travelblogger #blogger #travelphotography #birds #bird #naturelove #nikond7200📷 #Nikon #nikonfans #nikkor500mm #lovefornature #wildlifeconservation #ayodhya #faizabad#uttar Pradesh#india  #scenic #conservation #nature#अवधी_चिरैया#ajadbird #YHAI

Rufous-gorgeted flycatcher  (Ficedula strophiata)  हिन्दी नाम-रक्त कंठ शलभाश,नेपाली-सिफिया। Tungnath Chopta Uttarakhand April19 Nikon Gears This is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, ranging across Bangladesh, Bhutan, Hong Kong, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The rufous-gorgeted flycatcher is also common in the northern Kachin State of Myanmar, in temperate forest areas near boreal mountains. They spend winters in places like Thailand, North Laos, and Vietnam, and the Himalayas are a major breeding range. As the name denotes, they are known for their reddish brown color with a distinctly colored patch on their throat. #Strabopixelclub #wildlife #birding #raptors #birdwatching #birdwatcher #travellers #travelblogger #blogger #travelphotography #birds #bird #naturelove #nikond7200📷 #Nikon #nikonfans #nikkor500mm #lov

long-legged buzzard  (Buteo rufinus)  मुसमार Samda wetland Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh March19 Nikon Gears Long-Legged Buzzard मुसमार - https://maghaa.com/long-legged-buzzard-%e0%a4%ae%e0%a5%81%e0%a4%b8%e0%a4%ae%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b0/ This is a bird of prey in the genus Buteo. It is similar in appearance to the rough-legged buzzard (Buteo lagopus), but it is larger and more robust. This is one of the largest species of Buteo. Length can range from 50 to 66 cm (20 to 26 in) and wingspan from 115 to 160 cm (45 to 63 in). Females, at an average mass of 1.3 kg (2.9 lb), are larger than males, at an average of 1.1 kg (2.4 lb).There are many different colour forms, but usually long-leggeds have a clear orange tint to the plumage, red or orange tail, pale head and largely white underwings #Strabopixelclub #wildlife #birding #raptors #birdwatching #birdwatcher #travellers #travelblogger #blogger #travelphotography #birds #bird #naturelove #nikond7200📷 #Nikon #nikonfans #nikkor500mm #lovefor

Black-winged kite  (Elanus caeruleus), कपासी चील Naugachhia,Bhagalpur Bihar October 19 Nikon Gears This kite is distinctive, with long wings; white, grey and black plumage; and owl-like forward-facing eyes with red irises . They are not migratory, but show nomadism in response to weather and food availability.  #Strabopixelclub #wildlife #birding #raptors #birdwatching #birdwatcher #travellers #travelblogger #blogger #travelphotography #birds #bird #naturelove #nikond7200📷 #Nikon #nikonfans #nikkor500mm #lovefornature #wildlifeconservation #ayodhya #faizabad#uttar Pradesh#india  #scenic #conservation #nature#अवधी_चिरैया#ajadbird #YHAI_SAKET

Common redshank  or simply redshank (Tringa totanus)  छोटा बटन, जल रंक Saryuwetland February 17 Nikon Gears Full view recommend for details This is a Eurasian wader in the large family Scolopacidae. The genus name Tringa is the New Latin name given to the green sandpiper by Aldrovandus in 1599 based on Ancient Greek trungas, a thrush-sized, white-rumped, tail-bobbing wading bird mentioned by Aristotle. The specific totanus is from Tótano, the Italian name for this bird. #Strabopixelclub #wildlife #birding #birdwatching #birdwatcher #travellers #travelblogger #blogger #travelphotography #birds #bird #naturelove #nikond7200📷 #Nikon #nikonfans #nikkor500mm #lovefornature #wildlifeconservation #ayodhya #faizabad#uttar Pradesh#india  #scenic #conservation #nature#अवधी_चिरैया#ajadbird #YHAI_SAKET

Spotted Owlet (Athene brama) खकूसट, खुसटिया, छुघड़, पिंगचक्षु, उलूक Saryuwetland Ayodhya Outskirts Uttar Pradesh March 2020 Nikon Gears Full screen view recommend for details This is a small owl which breeds in tropical Asia from mainland India to Southeast Asia. A common resident of open habitats including farmland and human habitation, it has adapted to living in cities. They roost in small groups in the hollows of trees or in cavities in rocks or buildings. It nests in a hole in a tree or building, laying 3–5 eggs. They are often found near human habitation. The species shows great variation including clinal variation in size and forms a superspecies with the very similar little owl. #photography #photographer #instaphotography #wildlife #birding #birdwatching #birdwatcher #travellers #travelblogger #blogger #travelphotography #birds #bird #naturelove #nikond7200📷 #Nikon #nikonfans #nikkor500mm #lovefornature #wildlifeconservation #ayodhya #faizabad#uttar Pradesh#india 

Shikra female (Accipiter badius) शिकरा Saryuwetland Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh March 2020 Nikon Gears   This is a small bird of prey in the family Accipitridae found widely distributed in Asia and Africa where it is also called the little banded goshawk. The African forms may represent a separate species but have usually been considered as subspecies of the shikra. The shikra is very similar in appearance to other sparrowhawk species including the Chinese goshawk and Eurasian sparrowhawk. They have a sharp two note call and have the typical flap and glide flight. Their calls are imitated by drongos and the common hawk-cuckoo resembles it in plumage. #photography #Raptors #shikra #instaphotography #wildlife #birding #birdwatching #birdwatcher #travellers #travelblogger #blogger #travelphotography #birds #bird #naturelove #nikond7200📷 #Nikon #nikonfans #nikkor500mm #lovefornature #wildlifeconservation #ayodhya #faizabad#uttar Pradesh#india  #scenic #conservation #nature#अवधी_चिरै

Mallard  pair (Anas platyrhynchos)  नीलसर बतख Kajiranga National Park Assam December 2019 Nikon Gears Full screen view recommend for details This  is a dabbling duck that breeds throughout the temperate and subtropical Americas, Eurosiberia, and North Africa and has been introduced to New Zealand, Australia, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, the Falkland Islands, and South Africa. #photography #migratory_ducks #instaphotography #wildlife #birding #birdwatching #birdwatcher #travellers #travelblogger #blogger #travelphotography #birds #bird #naturelove #nikond7200📷 #Nikon #nikonfans #nikkor500mm #lovefornature #wildlifeconservation #ayodhya #faizabad#uttar Pradesh#india  #scenic #conservation #nature#अवधी_चिरैया#ajadbird #YHAI_SAKET

Small minivet female (Pericrocotus cinnamomeus)  सहेली,लघु  विष्फुलिंग Saryuwetland Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh March 2020 Nikon Gears Full screen view recommended for details This  is a small passerine bird. This minivet is found in tropical southern Asia from the Indian subcontinent east to Indonesia The small minivet is 16 cm long with a strong dark beak and long wings. The male differs from most other common minivets by having grey, not glossy black, upperparts and head, and orange underparts, fading to yellow on the belly, orange tail edges, rump and wing patches. The female is grey above, with yellow underparts (including the face), tail edges, rump and wing patches. #photography #passerines #instaphotography #wildlife #birding #birdwatching #birdwatcher #travellers #travelblogger #blogger #travelphotography #birds #bird #naturelove #nikond7200📷 #Nikon #nikonfans #nikkor500mm #lovefornature #wildlifeconservation #ayodhya #faizabad#uttar Pradesh#india  #scenic #conservation

Common kingfisher  (Alcedo atthis)  छोटा किलकिला,,राम चिरैया,मछरेंगा, लघु मीनरंक (संस्कृत) Saryuwetland Ayodhya July 19 Nikon Gears Full screen view recommend for details   This is also known as the Eurasian kingfisher, and river kingfisher, is a small kingfisher with seven subspecies recognized within its wide distribution across Eurasia and North Africa. It is resident in much of its range, but migrates from areas where rivers freeze in winter. This sparrow-sized bird has the typical short-tailed, large-headed kingfisher profile; it has blue upperparts, orange underparts and a long bill. It feeds mainly on fish, caught by diving, and has special visual adaptations to enable it to see prey under water. The glossy white eggs are laid in a nest at the end of a burrow in a riverbank.