Category: Birds in Sundarban

Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia)

Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia) The Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia) is a wading bird belonging to the family Scolopacidae. It is found in wetlands and marshes throughout much of Europe and Asia, as well as parts of Australia and New Zealand. The Common Greenshank feeds on a variety of small aquatic animals, including fish, crustaceans, and […]

Collared Scops Owl (Otus lettia)

Collared Scops Owl (Otus lettia) The Collared Scops Owl (Otus lettia) is a small to medium-sized owl belonging to the family Strigidae. It is found in parts of South and Southeast Asia, including countries such as India, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Malaysia. The Collared Scops Owl inhabits a range of habitats, including forests, woodlands, and scrublands, […]

Collared Kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris)

Collared Kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris)   The Collared Kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris) is a medium-sized bird belonging to the family Alcedinidae. It is found throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Pacific islands. The Collared Kingfisher is often found near water sources such as rivers, streams, and […]

Cinnamon Bittern (Ixobrychus cinnamomeus)

Cinnamon Bittern (Ixobrychus cinnamomeus) The Cinnamon Bittern (Ixobrychus cinnamomeus) is a small heron belonging to the family Ardeidae. It is found in Southeast Asia and parts of South Asia, including countries such as India, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Malaysia. The Cinnamon Bittern inhabits wetlands, marshes, and other aquatic habitats, where it feeds on fish, amphibians, and […]

Chestnut-tailed Starling (Sturnia malabarica)

Chestnut-tailed Starling (Sturnia malabarica) The Chestnut-tailed Starling (Sturnia malabarica) is a small to medium-sized passerine bird belonging to the family Sturnidae. It is found in South and Southeast Asia, including countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and Malaysia. The Chestnut-tailed Starling inhabits a range of habitats, including forests, scrublands, and urban areas. Physical […]

Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis)

Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) The Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) is a small to medium-sized heron belonging to the family Ardeidae. It is found in many parts of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. The Cattle Egret is commonly seen foraging in grasslands and fields, often in close proximity to cattle and other […]

Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia)

Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia) The Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia) is a large seabird belonging to the family Laridae. It is found in coastal and inland wetlands across much of the world, including the Caspian Sea, the Black Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, and the coasts of North America and Australia. Physical Characteristics: The Caspian Tern is […]

Brown-winged Kingfisher (Pelargopsis amauroptera)

Brown-winged Kingfisher (Pelargopsis amauroptera) The Brown-winged Kingfisher (Pelargopsis amauroptera) is a medium-sized bird belonging to the family Alcedinidae. It is found in a wide range of habitats across Southeast Asia, including countries such as India, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Malaysia. The Brown-winged Kingfisher inhabits coastal regions, mangroves, and inland water bodies, such as rivers and lakes. […]

Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus)

Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus) The Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus) is a small to medium-sized passerine bird belonging to the family Laniidae. It is found in a wide range of habitats across Asia, including countries such as India, China, Japan, and Thailand. The Brown Shrike inhabits open woodlands, scrublands, and agricultural areas. Physical Characteristics: The Brown […]

Brown Fish Owl (Ketupa zeylonensis)

Brown Fish Owl (Ketupa zeylonensis) The Brown Fish Owl (Ketupa zeylonensis) is a medium to large-sized owl belonging to the family Strigidae. It is found in a wide range of habitats across the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and parts of China. The Brown Fish Owl inhabits forests, wetlands, and riverine areas. Physical Characteristics: The Brown […]