The Painted Stork is found in the wetlands of south of the Himalayas in Southeast Asia. Their name is because of their distinctive pink tertial feathers. They live in in flocks in shallow waters along rivers and lakes etc. They use their beaks and feet to sense the touch of…
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Painted Storks
Rudy Shelducks
The main breeding area of Rudy Shelduck is from south east Europe across central Asia to Southeast Asia. These birds are mostly migratory and wintering in the Pakistan and Subcontinent. The Ruddy Shelduck is 58–70 cm long with a 110–135 cm wingspan. This bird breeds on cliffs, in burrows, tree…
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The Paradise Flycatcher is a medium-sized common bird in all countries of Asia. The male Paradise Flycatcher has elongated central tail feathers, and black and rufous or white plumage. Females are short-tailed with rufous wings and a black head. Adult Paradise Flycatchers are 7.5–8.7 inches long and their wings are…
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The Marsh Harriers are medium-sized raptors and the largest and broadest-winged harriers. Most of them are associated with marshland and dense reedbeds. They are commonly found worldwide except Americas. It likes open, wet environments, and is frequently seen drifting low over ricefields, interspersing long, watchful circling glides with two or…
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The Long-tailed Shrike is a member of the bird family Laniidae. The species is commonly found across Asia. They are found in scrub, grassland and open land under cultivation. The breeding season is in summer in the temperate ranges. The nest is a deep and loose cup made up of…
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The Spotted Owlet is a small owl commonly found in Pakistan and Southeast Asia. A common resident of open habitats including farmland and human habitation, it has adapted to living in cities. They roost in small groups in the hollows of trees or in cavities in rocks or buildings. It…
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