Tuesday, 22 September 2015

Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher


The Oriental dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca) also known as the black-backed kingfisher or three-toed kingfisher is a species of bird in the Alcedinidaefamily
This is a small, red and yellow kingfisher, averaging 13 cm (5.1 in) in length, yellow underparts with glowing bluish-black upperparts. This is a widespread resident of lowland forest, endemic across much of the Indian subcontinentand Southeast Asia. It is found in BangladeshBhutanBruneiCambodiaIndia,IndonesiaLaosMalaysiaMyanmarSingaporeSri Lanka and Thailand.
The preferred habitat is small streams in densely shaded forests. In theKonkan region of southwest India, it begins to breed with the onset of theSouthwest Monsoon in June. The nest is a horizontal tunnel up to a metre in length. The clutch of 4-5 eggs hatches in 17 days with both the male and female incubating. The birds fledge after 20 days and a second brood may be raised if the first fails. The young are fed with geckos, skinks, crabs, snails, frogs, crickets and dragonflies. The rufous-backed kingfisher is sometimes considered a subspecies.

Sunday, 16 August 2015

Danaus Chrysippus, also known as the Plain Tiger

Danaus Chrysippus, also known as the Plain Tiger or African monarch, is a medium-sized, butterfly widespread in Asia and Africa. It belongs to the Danainae ("Milkweed butterflies") subfamily of the brush-footed butterfly family, Nymphalidae. Its coloration is mimicked by multiple species.
The plain tiger is believed to be one of the first butterflies to be used in art. A 3500-year-old Egyptian fresco in Luxor features the oldest illustration of this species
The plain tiger can be considered the archetypical danaine of India. Accordingly, this species has been studied in greater detail than other members of its subfamily occurring in India.
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Friday, 1 May 2015

Tickell's Blue Flycatcher

Tickell's blue flycatcher is a small passerine bird in the flycatcher family. This is an insectivorous species which breeds in tropical Asia, from the Indian Subcontinent eastwards to Southeast Asia.

Scientific name: Cyornis tickelliae 
Rank: Species 
Higher classification: Cyornis


Sunday, 26 April 2015

Spotted Owlet

The spotted owlet is a small owl which breeds in tropical Asia from India to Southeast Asia. A common resident of open habitats including farmland and human habitation, it has adapted to living in cities. 

Scientific name: Athene brama

Rank: Species

Higher classificationAthene

Saturday, 4 April 2015

The Pied Kingfisher

The pied kingfisher is a water kingfisher and is found widely distributed across Africa and Asia. Its black and white plumage, crest and the habit of hovering over clear lakes and rivers before diving for fish makes it distinctive.

Scientific name: Ceryle rudis
Rank: Species
Higher classification: Ceryle

Friday, 27 March 2015

The oriental magpie-robin, Female

The oriental magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis) is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but now considered an Old World flycatcher. They are distinctive black and white birds with a long tail that is held upright as they forage on the ground or perch conspicuously. Occurring across most of the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia, they are common birds in urban gardens as well as forests. They are particularly well known for their songs and were once popular as cagebirds. The oriental magpie-robin is national bird for Bangladesh. People of Bangladesh recognize it as "Doyel".