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Meet white-browed tit-warbler, the rainbow bird that looks unreal

July 05, 2026 4:00 pm

This tiny Himalayan bird is so colourful that it looks hand-painted!

All about 'Monsoon Forecaster', the bird that signals arrival of rain

June 28, 2026 4:55 pm

For generations, farmers have looked to the skies for the arrival of the Jacobin cuckoo, a migratory bird whose appearance is closely linked with the onset of the southwest monsoon.

Knowledge Nugget: What makes Delhi one of the world’s most bird-diverse capitals?

June 14, 2026 11:44 am

Why is Delhi second only to Nairobi in bird diversity among world capitals? What makes a megacity home to 471 bird species? What shapes this biodiversity hotspot? Here's all you need to know. Also, go “Beyond the Nugget” to learn about the first-ever grassland bird census.

Dutch scientist searching for Darwin’s caracara identified as ‘patient zero’ in deadly hantavirus outbreak

Darwin’s caracara: All about the rare bird tied to scientist identified as ‘patient zero’ in hantavirus outbreak

May 12, 2026 5:03 pm

Anyone working in remote wildlife environments should treat zoonotic disease exposure as a serious occupational risk.

Everything about the Kākāpō: The world’s heaviest parrot that forgot how to fly

March 19, 2026 5:56 pm

Meet kakapo — the chubby, flightless parrot from New Zealand with a surprisingly quirky love life.

Meet cassowaries, one of the most dangerous birds in the world

January 15, 2026 3:53 pm

Cassowaries are large, flightless rainforest birds from Australia and New Guinea, who are the third tallest and second heaviest after the ostrich.

This country's currency is named after a bird; here’s why this avian is so special

January 13, 2026 9:38 pm

The quetzal isn’t just a bird or a currency name — it is a living emblem of freedom, beauty, and national pride, reminding Guatemalans of their history, culture, and the importance of protecting the natural world.

'Karuna Abhiyan': Gujarat deploys 8,500 personnel to rescue thousands of injured birds ahead of Makara Sankranti

January 13, 2026 1:53 pm

'Karuna Abhiyan', which began on January 10 and will continue until January 20, has set up 85 control rooms and over 480 treatment centres.

Pegged at a cost of Rs 166 crore, the proposed aviary will be an extended recreational space for Mumbaikars, comprising a lush green public garden along with a swimming pool, and basketball and tennis courts.

9 bidders respond to BMC’s proposal for constructing exotic bird park at Nahur

October 04, 2025 8:27 pm

Dr Sanjay Tripathi, Director of the Mumbai Zoo, said they are expecting to finalise the final contractor for the aviary at Nahur in the next one month.