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Pied avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta)

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Pied avocet   ( Recurvirostra avosetta ) SSBS Agra Uttar Pradesh February 19 Nikon Gears This   is a large black and white  wader  in the  avocet  and  stilt  family,  Recurvirostridae . They breed in temperate Europe and across the  Palearctic  to  Central Asia  then on to the  Russian Far East . It is a  migratory  species and most winter in Africa or southern Asia. Some remain to winter in the mildest parts of their range, for example in southern Spain and southern England.

Spotted owlet (Athene brama) उल्लू,उलूक ,

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Spotted owlet   ( Athene brama )  उल्लू,उलूक ,  Saryuwetland Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh May20 Nikon Gears https://maghaa.com/RPoIx 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. 

Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus)हवासील

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Dalmatian pelican   ( Pelecanus crispus ) हवसल SSBS AGRA February 19 Nikon Gears Full screen mode recommended for details This  is the largest member of the  pelican  family, and perhaps the world's largest  freshwater bird , although rivaled in weight and length by the largest  swans . They are elegant  soaring  birds, with  wingspans  that rival that of the  great albatrosses , and their flocks fly in graceful synchrony. With a range spanning across much of  Central Eurasia , from the  Mediterranean  in the West to the  Taiwan Strait  in the East, and from the  Persian Gulf  in the South to  Siberia  in the North, it is a short-to-medium-distance  migrant  between breeding and overwintering areas. 

sand lark (Alaudala raytal)

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sand lark  ( Alaudala raytal ) Saryuwetland Shrangi rishi  Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh November 20 This is a small  passerine   bird  in the  lark  family, Alaudidae, found in southern Asia. It is somewhat similar, but smaller than the  short-toed larks . The species is found across the Gangetic plains, the sandy banks of the  Indus ,  Brahmaputra ,  Irrawaddy  and  Chindwin Rivers . It is also found along the  Narmada River  but is much rarer there. It is found mainly on sandy islands along rivers and nearby fields. They also occur on coastal dunes and dry mud-flats

Small minivet male (Pericrocotus cinnamomeus) सहेली,लघु विष्फुलिंग

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Small minivet male  (Pericrocotus cinnamomeus)  सहेली,लघु  विष्फुलिंग #Saryuwetland #Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh Nikon Gears Full screen view recommended for details https://maghaa.com/small-minivet-सहेली/  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 #ayodh...

green sandpiper (Tringa ochropus)

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green sandpiper   ( Tringa ochropus )  Saeyuwetland Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh September 20 This is a small  wader  (shorebird) of the  Old World . 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  ochropus  is from Ancient Greek  okhros , "ochre", and  pous , "foot".

white-throated kingfisher white-breasted kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis)किलकिल, श्वेतकंठ कौडिल्ला

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white-throated kingfisher  white-breasted kingfisher  (Halcyon smyrnensis) किलकिल, श्वेतकंठ कौडिल्ला Saryuwetland August19 Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh Nikon Gears Full screen view recommend for details. https://maghaa.com/HFf6d   This is a tree kingfisher, widely distributed in Asia from the Sinai east through the Indian subcontinent to the Philippines. This kingfisher is a resident over much of its range, although some populations may make short distance movements. It can often be found well away from water where it feeds on a wide range of prey that includes small reptiles, amphibians, crabs, small rodents and even birds. During the breeding season they call loudly in the mornings from prominent perches including the tops of buildings in urban areas or on wires. #photography #photographer #Strabopixelclub #wildlife #birding #birdwatching #birdwatcher #travellers #travelblogger #blogger #travelphotography #birds #bird #naturelove #nikond7200📷 #Nikon #nikonfans #ni...

white wagtail (Motacilla alba)सफेद खंजन

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white wagtail  ( Motacilla alba ) सफेद खंजन Shrangirishi Ayodhya Uttar pradesh Nikon Gears Full screen mode recommended for details This is a small  passerine   bird  in the  family   Motacillidae , which also includes  pipits  and  longclaws . The  species  breeds in much of Europe and the Asian  Palearctic  and parts of  North Africa . It has a toehold in  Alaska  as a scarce breeder. It is resident in the mildest parts of its range, but otherwise  migrates  to Africa. In  Ireland  and  Great Britain , the darker  subspecies , the  pied wagtail  or  water wagtail  ( M. a. yarrellii ) predominates. In total, there are between 9 and 11 subspecies

Shikra female (Accipiter badius)शिकरा

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Shikra female with rat kill  (Accipiter badius) शिकरा Saryuwetland Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh April 2020 Nikon Gears  Full screen mode recommend for details शिकरा चूहों का शिकार करके इनकी जनसंख्या नियंत्रण में सहभागी है https://maghaa.com/76SVV 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. #tobuovimaan #Strabopixelclub #wildlife #birding #birdwatching #birdwatcher #travellers #travelblogger #blogger #travelphotography #birds #bird #naturelove #nikond7200📷 #Nikon #nikonfa...

great white pelican ,Rosy pelican,white pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) देवहंस

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great white pelican   ( Pelecanus onocrotalus )  देवहंस SSBS AGRA Uttar Pradesh February 19 Nikon Gears Full screen mode recommended for details This also known as the  eastern white pelican ,  rosy pelican  or  white pelican  is a  bird  in the  pelican  family. It breeds from southeastern  Europe  through  Asia  and  Africa , in  swamps  and shallow lakes.

white wagtail (Motacilla alba)सफेद खंजन

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white wagtail  ( Motacilla alba ) सफेद खंजन Shrangirishi Ayodhya Uttar pradesh Nikon Gears Full screen mode recommended for details This is a small  passerine   bird  in the  family   Motacillidae , which also includes  pipits  and  longclaws . The  species  breeds in much of Europe and the Asian  Palearctic  and parts of  North Africa . It has a toehold in  Alaska  as a scarce breeder. It is resident in the mildest parts of its range, but otherwise  migrates  to Africa. In  Ireland  and  Great Britain , the darker  subspecies , the  pied wagtail  or  water wagtail  ( M. a. yarrellii ) predominates. In total, there are between 9 and 11 subspecies

The corsula (Rhinomugil corsula)अड़ुआर

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The corsula  (Rhinomugil corsula) अड़ुआर Shrangi rishi Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh October 20  This is a species of ray-finned fish from the  grey mullet  family  Mugilidae . It is found in the rivers and estuaries of southern Asia, in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar. It is presently regarded as the only species in the monospecific genus Rhinomugil. A common noticeable behavior in mullet is the tendency to leap out of the water. There are two distinguishable types of leaps: a straight, clean slice out of the water to escape predators and a slower, lower jump while turning to its side that results in a larger, more distinguishable, splash. The reasons for this lower jump are disputed, but have been hypothesized to be in order to gain oxygen rich air for gas exchange in a small organ above the pharynx

river lapwing (Vanellus duvaucelii) नदी की टिटहरी,नदी टिटिभि

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river lapwing   ( Vanellus duvaucelii )  नदी की टिटहरी,नदी टिटिभि #Saryuwetland Shrangi rishi #Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh Nikon Gears Full screen mode recommended for details https://maghaa.com/U4bfj This is a  lapwing  species which breeds from the  Indian Subcontinent  eastwards to Southeast Asia. It range includes much of northern and northeastern India, and extends through Southeast Asia to Vietnam. It appears to be entirely  sedentary . Formerly also called  spur-winged lapwing , this name is better reserved for one of the "spur-winged plovers" of old,  Vanellus spinosus  of Africa, whose  scientific name  it literally translates. The  masked lapwing  of  Australasia  was at one time also called "spur-winged plover", completing the name confusion - particularly as none of these is a  plover  in the strict sense

verditer flycatcher (Eumyias thalassinus)नील कटकटिया,नीलांग

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verditer flycatcher  ( Eumyias thalassinus ) नील कटकटिया,नीलांग Saryuwetland Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh October 20 Nikon Gears Full screen mode recommended for details https://maghaa.com/j9zNS This  is an  Old World flycatcher  It is found from the Himalayas through Southeast Asia to  Sumatra . [2]  This species is named after its distinctive shade of copper-sulphate blue and has a dark patch between the eyes and above the bill base. The adult males are intense blue on all areas of the body, except for the black eye-patch and grey vent. Adult females and sub-adults are lighter blue.