Oriental Darter (Anhinga melanogaster) The Oriental Darter, also known as the Indian Darter, is a large waterbird that belongs to the family Anhingidae. It is found in many parts of Asia, including India, Southeast Asia, and China. These birds have a distinctive appearance, with a long and slender neck, a brownish-black plumage on their body, […]
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Northern Pintail (Anas acuta)
Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) The Northern Pintail is a medium-sized dabbling duck that belongs to the family Anatidae. It is found in many parts of the world, including North America, Europe, and Asia. These birds have a distinctive appearance, with a long and slender neck, a brownish-gray plumage on their body, and a white belly. […]
Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis)
Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) The Marsh Sandpiper is a medium-sized wading bird that belongs to the family Scolopacidae. It is found in many parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and Africa. These birds have a distinctive appearance, with a brownish-gray plumage on their body, a white belly, and a relatively long, thin bill. They […]
Long-tailed Shrike (Lanius schach)
Long-tailed Shrike (Lanius schach) The Long-tailed Shrike, also known as the Rufous-backed Shrike, is a medium-sized passerine bird that belongs to the family Laniidae. It is found in many parts of Asia, including India, Southeast Asia, and China. These birds have a distinctive appearance, with a grayish-brown plumage on their body, a white belly, and […]
Little Stint (Calidris minuta)
Little Stint (Calidris minuta) The Little Stint is a small wading bird that belongs to the family Scolopacidae. It is found in many parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and Africa. These birds have a distinctive appearance, with a brownish-gray plumage on their body, a white belly, and a relatively short neck and bill. […]
Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius)
Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius) The Little Ringed Plover is a small wading bird that belongs to the family Charadriidae. It is found in many parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and Africa. These birds have a distinctive appearance, with a brownish-gray plumage on their body, a white belly, and a relatively short neck […]
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis)
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) The Little Grebe, also known as the Dabchick, is a small waterbird that belongs to the family Podicipedidae. It is found in many parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. These birds have a distinctive appearance, with a brownish-gray plumage on their body, a short neck, and a […]
Little Egret (Egretta garzetta)
Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) The Little Egret is a small waterbird that belongs to the family Ardeidae. It is found in many parts of the world, including Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. These birds have a distinctive appearance, with a white plumage on their body, a relatively long neck, and a thin black bill. During […]
Little Cormorant (Microcarbo niger)
Little Cormorant (Microcarbo niger) The Little Cormorant is a small waterbird that belongs to the family Phalacrocoracidae. It is found in many parts of South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. These birds have a distinctive appearance, with a blackish-brown plumage on their body, a relatively short neck and tail, and a […]
Lesser Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna javanica)
Lesser Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna javanica) The Lesser Whistling Duck is a small waterbird that belongs to the family Anatidae. It is found in many parts of Southeast Asia, including India, Indonesia, and Malaysia. These ducks have a distinctive appearance, with a brownish-gray plumage on their body, a relatively long neck, and a small head. They […]