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Indian stone-curlew or Indian thick-knee (Burhinus indicus), कर्वानक

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Indian stone-curlew  or  Indian thick-knee  ( Burhinus indicus ) करवानक Saryuwetland Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh Nikon Gears July20 https://maghaa.com/f1pb1 This  is a species of  bird  in the family  Burhinidae . It was formerly included as a subspecies of the  Eurasian stone-curlew . This species is found in the plains of South and South-eastern Asia. They have large eyes and are brown with streaks and pale marks making it hard to spot against the background of soils and rocks. Mostly active in the dark, they produce calls similar to the true  curlews , giving them their names.

Asian openbill or Asian openbill stork (Anastomus oscitans)घाेंघिल

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Asian openbill  or  Asian openbill stork  ( Anastomus oscitans ) घाेंघिल Saryuwetland Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh July20 This is a large wading  bird  in the  stork  family  Ciconiidae . This distinctive stork is found mainly in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is greyish or white with glossy black wings and tail and the adults have a gap between the arched upper mandible and recurved lower mandible. Young birds are born without this gap which is thought to be an adaptation that aids in the handling of  snails , their main  prey . Although resident within their  range , they make long distance movements in response to weather and food availability.

Indian white-eye (Zosterops palpebrosus), formerly the Oriental white-eye,बाबुना, चश्मे वाला,चटकिका

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Indian white-eye (Zosterops palpebrosus), formerly the Oriental white-eye, बाबुना, चश्मे वाला,चटकिका Barabanki outskirts Uttar Pradesh February 2020  Nikon Gears https://maghaa.com/indian-white-eye-बबूना/  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.

Common redshank or simply redshank (Tringa totanus) छोटा बटन, जल रंक

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Common redshank  or simply redshank (Tringa totanus)  छोटा बटन, जल रंक Saryuwetland Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh January 20 Nikon Gears Full view recommend for details https://maghaa.com/common-redshank-सुरमा/ 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.

Baya weaver female eating grains(Ploceus philippinus)बया, सुगृहकर्ता,

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Baya weaver female eating grains (Ploceus philippinus) बया, सुगृहकर्ता, Saryuwetland Ayodhya Outskirts Uttar Pradesh June 19  Nikon Gears Full screen view recommend for details . https://maghaa.com/बया-baya-weaver/  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.

Scaly breasted munia(Lonchura punctulata), or spotted muniaspice finchमुनिया, सीनाबाज, तेलिया मुनिया ,बिंदु मुनिया

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Scaly breasted munia (Lonchura punctulata), or spotted munia spice finch मुनिया, सीनाबाज, तेलिया मुनिया ,बिंदु मुनिया Saryuwetland Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh March 2020 Nikon Gears  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. #photography #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

Indian paradise flycatcher female (Terpsiphone paradisi)दूधराज

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Indian paradise flycatcher female  (Terpsiphone paradisi) दूधराज  Saryuwetland Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh June 20 Nikon Gears Full screen view recommend for details https://maghaa.com/indian-paradise-flycatcher-दूधराज/ Males have elongated central tail feathers, and a black and rufous plumage in some populations, while others have white plumage. Females are short-tailed with rufous wings and a black head. Indian paradise flycatchers feed on insects, which they capture in the air often below a densely canopied tree This is a medium-sized passerine birdnative to Asia that is widely distributed. As the global population is considered stable, it has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2004. It is native to the Indian subcontinent, Central Asia and Myanmar.

Indian paradise flycatcher male ,Terpsiphone paradisi,दूधराज

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Indian paradise flycatcher male  (Terpsiphone paradisi) दूधराज  Saryuwetland Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh June 20 Nikon Gears Full screen view recommend for details https://maghaa.com/indian-paradise-flycatcher-दूधराज/ Males have elongated central tail feathers, and a black and rufous plumage in some populations, while others have white plumage. Females are short-tailed with rufous wings and a black head. Indian paradise flycatchers feed on insects, which they capture in the air often below a densely canopied tree This is a medium-sized passerine birdnative to Asia that is widely distributed. As the global population is considered stable, it has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2004. It is native to the Indian subcontinent, Central Asia and Myanmar. #tobuovimaan #photography #photographer #instaphotography #wildlife #birding #birdwatching #birdwatcher #travellers #travelblogger #blogger #travelphotography #birds #bird #naturelove #nikond7200📷 #Niko...

Indian paradise flycatcher female,Terpsiphone paradisi ,दूधराज

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Indian paradise flycatcher female  (Terpsiphone paradisi) दूधराज  Saryuwetland Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh June 20 Nikon Gears Full screen view recommend for details https://maghaa.com/indian-paradise-flycatcher-दूधराज/ Males have elongated central tail feathers, and a black and rufous plumage in some populations, while others have white plumage. Females are short-tailed with rufous wings and a black head. Indian paradise flycatchers feed on insects, which they capture in the air often below a densely canopied tree This is a medium-sized passerine birdnative to Asia that is widely distributed. As the global population is considered stable, it has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2004. It is native to the Indian subcontinent, Central Asia and Myanmar. #tobuovimaan #photography #photographer #instaphotography #wildlife #birding #birdwatching #birdwatcher #travellers #travelblogger #blogger #travelphotography #birds #bird #naturelove #nikond7200📷 #Ni...

Grey Throated Martin,Plain Sand Martin,Brown throated Martin,अबाली

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Grey Throated Martin (Plain Sand Martin, Brown Throated Martin/Swift) Reparia chinensis अबाली Outskirts of Ayodhya  FAIZABAD  Uttar Pradesh May 17 Nikon Gears Full screen mode recommended for details