Visit to IIT Bombay for bird watching By Jyoti &Tejas Class VII

Some birds spotted by us!

• Black kite • Crow • Indian grey hornbill • Kingfisher • Little egret • Red whiskered bulbul • Rose ringed parakeet • White cheeked bulbul

Black kite This is a medium-sized bird. They are opportunistic hunters and are more likely to scavenge. They spend a lot of time soaring in the sky, in search of food. Their angled wing and forked tail make them easy to identify. kite_sound.mp3

Crow These are very commonly seen across India. They usually feed on the ground and eat almost anything. Hence they are also called scavengers.

crow_sound.mp3

Indian grey hornbill The Indian Grey Hornbill is mostly arboreal and is commonly sighted in pairs. They have grey feathers all over the body with a light grey or dull white belly. The horn is black or dark grey

Kingfisher Kingfisher: It has blue upperparts, orange underparts and a long bill. It feeds mainly on fish. They have short legs and strong feet, since they spend most of their time perched on a stalk, twig, or branch while keeping an eye out for a meal. kingfisher.mp3

The egret is a heron with attractive white plumes on crest, back and chest. Its legs are black and has yellow and black bill.

Little egret

Red whiskered bulbul The Red-Whiskered Bulbul gets its name from the red whisker patch located below its eye. This bird feeds on a variety of fruits, insects and flower buds.

rw_bulbul.mp3

Rose ringed parakeet The Rose-ringed parakeet is a gregarious tropical parakeet species. They are popular as pets. These non migrating species and have successfully adapted to living in urban areas.

rose_ringed_parakeet.mp3

White cheeked bulbul These are small birds with a white patch on the cheek. It is found in scrub forest and gardenland. They are usually seen in pairs or small groups. It feeds on fruits and insects.

wc_bulbul.mp3