Author: Lalit

From the soaring mountains of North America to the remote amusnet games forests of Southeast Asia, birds of prey dominate the skies with unmatched grace and precision. The Bald Eagle, the national symbol of the United States, can be spotted gliding over rivers and lakes, scanning the waters for fish with piercing eyes that can spot prey from hundreds of feet above. Across the Atlantic, the mighty Golden Eagle rules the European highlands, known for its powerful hunting skills and incredible speed in midair dives.

The Common Myna is recognizable by its black head and breast, blending into a generally brownish plumage, with a distinct yellow orbital skin patch and bill. With an overall length of 25 cm, it is easily spotted in both densely populated urban areas and remote rural regions. Both male and female Common Mynas share a…

A few days ago, I had a second encounter with a baby grey hornbill, perched on my balcony towel. This little visitor, born and raised in the Nicholson Cemetery of New Delhi, caught my attention, emphasizing that these birds were thriving in their urban habitat. Although the brief moment allowed for only a couple of…

Following the successful breeding of exotic budgerigars, pairs of wood ducks, golden pheasants, and yellow golden pheasants have also successfully paired and laid eggs in the walk-through aviary at Nagar Van. While this development brings joy to UT forest and wildlife officers, there is a sense of anticipation as they await the successful hatching of…

The southern cassowary, often regarded as the world’s most dangerous bird, exhibits aggressive behavior in captivity and has been known to cause mortal injuries. Despite its shy and secretive nature in its native habitats of New Guinea and Northern Australia, encounters with humans, especially attempts to hunt them, can lead to perilous consequences. In a…