Category: Birds in Sundarban

Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus)

Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus) The Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus) is a small passerine bird belonging to the family Dicruridae. It is found mainly in the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia, including countries such as India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and China. The Black Drongo inhabits a variety of […]

Bitterns (Botaurus and Ixobrychus species)

Bitterns (Botaurus and Ixobrychus species) Bitterns are a group of wading birds belonging to the heron family (Ardeidae), with species in the genera Botaurus and Ixobrychus. These secretive and elusive birds are found in a variety of wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, reed beds, and shallow lakes, where they blend in with their surroundings […]

Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus)

Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus) The Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus) is a small passerine bird belonging to the weaver family (Ploceidae). It is found primarily in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, including countries such as India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and Malaysia. The Baya Weaver inhabits a variety of open […]

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) The Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) is a small migratory passerine bird belonging to the family Hirundinidae. It is one of the most widespread and familiar bird species in the world, with a range that spans across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. The Barn Swallow is known for its agile flight […]

Bar-headed Goose (Anser indicus)

Bar-headed Goose (Anser indicus) The Bar-headed Goose (Anser indicus) is a unique species of goose belonging to the family Anatidae. It is native to Central Asia, with its breeding range extending across Mongolia, China, Tibet, and parts of India. The Bar-headed Goose is particularly well-known for its remarkable ability to fly at extremely high altitudes, […]

Ashy Woodswallow (Artamus fuscus)

Ashy Woodswallow (Artamus fuscus) The Ashy Woodswallow (Artamus fuscus) is a small passerine bird belonging to the family Artamidae. It is found primarily in South Asia and Southeast Asia, with a range that includes India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The Ashy Woodswallow inhabits a variety of habitats, […]

Ashy Prinia (Prinia socialis)

Ashy Prinia (Prinia socialis) The Ashy Prinia (Prinia socialis), also known as the Ashy Wren-Warbler, is a small passerine bird belonging to the family Cisticolidae. This bird is native to the Indian subcontinent, where it can be found in a wide range of habitats, including grasslands, scrublands, open woodlands, and cultivated areas. Ashy Prinias are […]

Asian Openbill (Anastomus oscitans)

Asian Openbill (Anastomus oscitans) The Asian Openbill (Anastomus oscitans) is a large wading bird belonging to the stork family (Ciconiidae). It is found primarily in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, including countries such as India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. The Asian Openbill inhabits a variety of wetland habitats, such as […]

Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus)

Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) The Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) is a member of the cuckoo family (Cuculidae) native to South Asia, Southeast Asia, and parts of East Asia. This bird species is widely distributed across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. They inhabit a variety of habitats, such […]

Alexandrine Parakeet (Psittacula eupatria)

Alexandrine Parakeet (Psittacula eupatria) The Alexandrine Parakeet (Psittacula eupatria) is a species of parrot belonging to the family Psittacidae. This bird is native to a wide range across South Asia and Southeast Asia, from India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka to Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Alexandrine Parakeets inhabit a variety of habitats, including forests, […]