Monday, May 10, 2021

Red-vented Bulbul | Birds of Karnataka | Birds of India


                                  Red-vented Bulbul

Bird Name in Kannada

ಪಿಕರಾಳ, ಕೆಂಪು ಬಾಲದ ಪಿಕರಾಳ 

ಕೆಂಕಿಬೊಟ್ಟೆಯ ಪಿಕರಾಳ 



Red-vented Bulbul spotted in MM Hills Forest area





























Bulbuls spotted near Hanur,Karnataka


Bulbuls spotted near Hanur,Karnataka





















Bird Name

Red-vented Bulbul


Synonyms

Bulbul


Bird Family

Pycnonotus, member of Bulbul family of passerines

Scientific Name

Pycnonotus Cafer


Bird Name in Kannada

ಪಿಕರಾಳ, ಕೆಂಪು ಬಾಲದ ಪಿಕರಾಳ 

ಕೆಂಕಿಬೊಟ್ಟೆಯ ಪಿಕರಾಳ 

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.

 

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.


Photography

Mamatha, and Chethan

Places of Photography: Hanur, and MM Hills Forest region






























The greater coucal/ crow pheasant and how does it make sound

 

                                  Greater Coucal































Video and sound of Greater Coucal Birdcall


Bird Name

 Greater Coucal or Crow Pheasant


Synonyms

Greater Coucal or Crow Pheasant


Bird Family

It is a member of cuckoo order of birds, cuculidae


Scientific Name

Centropus Sinensis


Bird name in Kannada

ಕೆಂಬೂತ


Commonly found in

It is widespread resident in Indian subcontinent and South Asia

 

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 


Photographers

MCJ

Place of photography: Mysore, Hanur


Sunday, May 9, 2021

Common Myna | Birds of India | Birds of Karnataka


                        Common Myna

 



























Bird Name

Common Myna

 

Synonyms

Common Myna, Indian Myna


Scientific name

Acridotheres tristis


Bird Family

Sturnidae( Starlings and Mynas)


Bird name in Kannada

ಗೊರವಂಕ 

Commonly found in

Native to Asia


Photographers

MCJ


Brahminy starling | Brahminy Myna | Birds of Karnataka | Birds of India


                        Brahminy starling

 

Brahminy starling- Male Bird

























Brahminy starling- Female Bird






























Bird Name

Brahminy starling

 

Synonyms

Brahminy Myna


Scientific name

Sturnus pagodarum


Bird Family

Belongs to members of Starling family

Family: Sturnidae

Brahminy starling Bird name in kannada

 ಕರಿತಲೆ ಕಬ್ಬಕ್ಕಿ 


Commonly found in

It's a habitat of Indian subcontinent.

It is commonly found in forests,scrub and often found close to human habitation


 Remarks


These myna birds are in pale buff cream color with black cap.

 Male has more prominent crest than female and also has long neck hackles

 Food: They are omnivorous, eat both fruits and insects

Photographers

MCJ


Place of photography

Mysore




Click on images to know more about these birds:

Blue Fly Catcher

Common Myna

Crow Pheasant

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