Marijuana plant in Kannada -
Ganja Gida (ಗಾಂಜಾ ಗಿಡ )
=> Marijuana plant is a base for Ayurvedic medicines.
=>and is listed as one of the top medicinal plants for preparing medicines in Ayurveda.
=> It is used for preparing Anti-Depressant medicines and many more..
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| TouchmeNot plant with flower |
This plant is called a Touch me not plant/ sensitive plant/ Shame plant/ Action plant/ Sleepy plant.
Touch me not in Kannada - ಮುಟ್ಟಿದರೆ ಮುನಿ
The leaflets are closed when stimulated by touching, blowing, shaking, warming. After some time the leaves will be restored to their original state.
This action may be because of a defense mechanism to protect itself from predators like a plant-eating insect or something else. Alternatively to shade the plant in order to reduce water loss due to evaporation.
Neem tree in kannada - ಬೇವಿನ ಮರ
Neem Leaves - ಬೇವಿನ ಎಲೆ
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Banyan tree - ಆಲದ ಮರ
Banyan tree in kannada - ಆಲದ ಮರ - Aalada mara
Banyan Tree also known as Banian tree. This is also the national tree of India. this tree said to have sacred,spiritual value and worshipped by Indian people. every village, temple will have or grew a Banyan tree.
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Things to know about Banyan tree:
These trees are considered as one of the largest trees in the world.
Seeds fall on the branches and stems of other trees germinate and they grow toots towards the grounds, that's why banyans are called strangler fig.
Drumstick tree:
In Kannada, the Drumstick tree is called as ನುಗ್ಗೆಕಾಯಿ ಮರ (Nugge kayi mara).
Drumstick in kannada - ನುಗ್ಗೆಕಾಯಿ
This tree is native to the Indian subcontinet. Young seeds and leaves of this are used as vegetables and for traditional herbal medicinal purposes.
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| Drumstick tree |
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| Flower of Drumstick tree |
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| Drumstick vegetable image |
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Last year(2021) was the 1st time, we spotted these birds near calm urban areas of Mysore hanging out near the big trees during the winter season..These are migratory birds to this place during the winter season, and they arrive in larger numbers and make so much noise and attract the attention.
Here are few details about these noisy migratory birds:
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Bird Name |
Rosy
Starling |
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Synonyms |
Rosy
Starling, Rose-colored Starling
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Bird
Family |
It's
a passerine bird in the starling family, Sturnidae family |
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Bird
name in Kannada |
ಗುಲಾಬಿ ಕಬ್ಬಕ್ಕಿ |
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Scientific
Name |
Pastor
Roseus |
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Commonly
found in |
These birds can be found in bird in grasslands, semi-deserts, and deserts of
Central Asia and Southeast Europe. It is a strong migrant, appears in India and tropical Asia during winters. |
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Remarks |
* It's a regular visitor to India during Winter season. * It's a bird of grasslands and open agricultural land. * Adult
rosy staring will have a distinctive pink body, pale orange leg, and glossy black head, wings, and tails. * Male birds will have long head feathers which form wispy crests during the breeding season. Whereas Females have a short crest and sharp separation between pink and black
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Photographers |
MCJ,Chethan Place
of photography: Mysore |
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Scaly-Breasted Munia |
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Bird
Name |
Scaly Breasted Munia |
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Synonyms |
Spotted Munia |
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Bird Family |
Estrildidae |
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Scientific Name |
Lonchura punctulata |
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Bird name in Kannada |
ಚುಕ್ಕೆ
ರಾಟವಾಳ
(Chukke Ratavala) |
These birds are sparrow sized birds and I spotted them in urban areas perched on electric wirelines or trees. If you dont observe them properly at 1st sight, you will think its a sparrow itself.
but whn you start observing little bit, 1st thing that catches your eyes is their lower porting with cream color and then covered with scaly breasts..
Here are some of their other features and details:
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Commonly found in |
These birds are found in Asia and some other parts of world |
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Remarks |
As the name says, if you observe the
bird closely, it has white with dark scale markings. Male bird has darker markings
and throats compared to females * The adult bird has a dark bill, brown
upperparts, and a dark brown head. * They mainly eat grass seeds, fruits,
and small insects. |
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Photographers |
MCJ Place of photography: Kushal Nagar,Karnataka |
I am Mamatha and my husband Chethan shares a common hobby of nature and bird photography. and this blog represents our journey towards photography and our love for nature.
This blog has a few collections of birds, animals, and nature photography which were taken mostly in Karnataka during our long drives to forests and travels, and in urban/suburban areas.
Red-vented Bulbul |
Bird Name in Kannada | ಪಿಕರಾಳ, ಕೆಂಪು ಬಾಲದ ಪಿಕರಾಳ ಕೆಂಕಿಬೊಟ್ಟೆಯ ಪಿಕರಾಳ |
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| Red-vented Bulbul spotted in MM Hills Forest area |
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| Bulbuls spotted near Hanur,Karnataka |
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| Bulbuls spotted near Hanur,Karnataka |
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Bird Name |
Red-vented Bulbul |
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Synonyms |
Bulbul |
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Bird
Family |
Pycnonotus,
member of Bulbul family of passerines |
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Scientific
Name |
Pycnonotus
Cafer |
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Bird
Name in Kannada |
ಪಿಕರಾಳ, ಕೆಂಪು ಬಾಲದ ಪಿಕರಾಳ ಕೆಂಕಿಬೊಟ್ಟೆಯ ಪಿಕರಾಳ |
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Commonly
found in |
Its resident breed of Indian subcontinent, SriLanka, and also extending to some parts of Burma and Tibet. They also found in other parts of the world.
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Remarks |
* These are most spread birds in Karnatka, and you might have spotted them almost everywhere, perched on trees and electric wires. * Their rump is white, while the vent is red. Their black tail is tipped in white. * They feed on fruits, petals of flowers, and insects. |
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Photography
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Mamatha,
and Chethan Places of Photography: Hanur, and MM Hills Forest region |
Greater Coucal
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Bird
Name |
Greater Coucal
or Crow Pheasant |
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Synonyms |
Greater Coucal or Crow Pheasant |
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Bird Family |
It is a member of cuckoo order of birds, cuculidae |
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Scientific Name |
Centropus Sinensis |
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Bird name in Kannada |
ಕೆಂಬೂತ |
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Commonly found in |
It is widespread resident in Indian subcontinent and South Asia |
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Remarks |
The greater coucal or crow pheasant is a cuckoo order of birds. It is widely spread in India it looks like Crow at first sight until you observe their eyes and feathers. These red-eyed crow-like birds can be found in urban and suburban areas. This bird is called Kembootha in Kannada |
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Photographers |
MCJ |
Common Myna
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Bird
Name |
Common
Myna |
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Synonyms |
Common Myna, Indian Myna |
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Scientific name |
Acridotheres tristis |
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Bird Family |
Sturnidae( Starlings and Mynas) |
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Bird name in Kannada |
ಗೊರವಂಕ |
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Commonly found in |
Native to Asia |
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Photographers |
MCJ |
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