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red-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer) कलसिरी बुलबुल, गुलदुम बुलबुल

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red-vented bulbul   ( Pycnonotus cafer )  कलसिरी  बुलबुल, गुलदुम बुलबुल   CTR Ramnagar Uttarakhand April21 Nikon Gears Full screen mode recommended for details https://maghaa.com/KnhWF This is a member of the  bulbul  family of  passerines . It is a resident breeder across the  Indian subcontinent , including Sri Lanka extending east to Burma and parts of  Tibet .

Indian stone-curlew or Indian thick-knee (Burhinus indicus)करवानक

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Indian stone-curlew or  Indian thick-knee (Burhinus indicus) करवानक Pilibhit Tiger reserve Uttar Pradesh Nikon Gears Full screen mode recommended for details April21 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. #tobuovimaan #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 #discovery_uk

Sunflower and Honey bees

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Sunflower and  Honey bees  Sunflower : It is  a  cross- pollinated  crop. Hence,  honey bees  acts as important agents for  pollination  in  sunflower . In  sunflower , yield increases even up to 600 per cent due to  bee pollination . It improves quality and quantity of seeds. Oil content also increases by 6.5 per cent in seeds.

Spotted owlet (Athene brama) उल्लू,उलूक ,

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Spotted owlet  (Athene brama)  उल्लू,उलूक ,  Saryuwetland Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh May2021 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. #Strabopixelclub #wildlife #birding #birdwatching #birdwatcher #travellers #travelblogger #blogger #travelphotography #birds #bird #naturelove #nikond7200📷 #Nikon #tobuovimaan #discovery_uk #lovefornature #wildlifeconservation #ayodhya #faizabad#uttar Pradesh#india  #BNHS #conservation #nature#अवधी_चिरैया #ajadbird #YHAI_SAKET

shaheen falcon (Falco peregrinus peregrinator)बहिरी

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shaheen falcon   ( Falco peregrinus peregrinator ) बहिरी  CTR Ramnagar Uttarakhand April21 This  is a non-migratory  subspecies  of the  peregrine falcon  found mainly in the  Indian subcontinent . It has also been described as a migratory subspecies.    Other common names for the subspecies include the  black shaheen  and   Indian peregrine falcon . The word  shaheen  in these names may also be spelled as  shahin .This species was termed as the black shaheen by falconers to separate it from the  true  shaheen of Persian literature.

Indian paradise flycatcher male (Terpsiphone paradisi)दूधराज , शाही बुलबुल

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Indian paradise flycatcher male   (Terpsiphone paradisi) दूधराज , शाही बुलबुल Saryuwetland Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh May 2021 Nikon Gears Full screen view recommend for details *These breeding birds were in my regular observation for the study of their breeding habbits in Saryuwetland & I photographed them without any disturbance from a suitable distance* 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 subc

little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis), also known as dabchickपन बुड्डी

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little grebe   ( Tachybaptus ruficollis ),  also known as  dabchick पन बुड्डी Saryuwetland Ayodhya May 21 Nikon Gears This is a member of the  grebe  family of  water birds . The genus name is from  Ancient Greek   takhus  "fast" and  bapto  "to sink under". The specific  ruficollis  is from  Latin   rufus  "red" and  Modern Latin   -collis , "-necked", itself derived from Latin  collum  "neck. The little grebe is a small water bird with a pointed bill. The adult is unmistakable in summer, predominantly dark above with its rich, rufous colour neck, cheeks and flanks, and bright yellow  gape . The rufous is replaced by a dirty brownish grey in non-breeding and juvenile birds. Juvenile birds have a yellow bill with a small black tip, and black and white streaks on the cheeks and sides of the neck as seen below. This yellow bill darkens as the juveniles age, eventually turning black in adulthood.

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 CTR Uttarakhand April21 Nikon Gears https://maghaa.com/eWoN7  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. #tobuovimaan #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

black-necked stork male (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus)लोहजंघा

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black-necked stork male  (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus) लोहजंघा Dudhva National Park Uttar Pradesh April21 Nikon Gears Full screen mode recommended for details This is a tall long-necked wading bird in the stork family. It is a resident species across the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia with a disjunct population in Australia. It lives in wetland habitats and near fields of certain crops such as rice and wheat where it forages for a wide range of animal prey. Adult birds of both sexes have a heavy bill and are patterned in white and glossy blacks, but the sexes differ in the colour of the iris. #tobuovimaan #photography #wildlife #birding #birdwatching #birdwatcher #travellers #travelblogger #blogger #travelphotography #birds #bird #naturelove #nikond7200📷 #Nikon #nikonfans #nikkor500mm #lovefornature #wildlifeconservation #ayodhya #uttar Pradesh#india  #scenic

stork-billed kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis),बड़ा किलकिला

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stork-billed kingfisher   ( Pelargopsis capensis ), बड़ा किलकिला CTR Uttarakhand April21 https://maghaa.com/HdpoB This is a  tree kingfisher  which is widely but sparsely distributed in the tropical  Indian subcontinent  and  Southeast Asia , from  India  to  Indonesia . This  kingfisher  is resident throughout its range. Keulemans It is a very large kingfisher, measuring 35 cm (14 in) in length. The adult has a green back, blue wings and tail, and olive-brown head. Its underparts and neck are buff. The very large bill and legs are bright red. The flight of the stork-billed kingfisher is laboured and flapping, but direct. Sexes are similar