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BIRDS NEWS
How warblers can outdo rockstars and nightingales with their energy, passion and showmanship
February 05, 2026 6:09 pm
Old-World warblers, some 350 of them, seem to like wearing the same uniform – dusky olive brown, beige and grey -- which makes them a pain to identify
Chhari-Dhand Bird Sanctuary in Kutch becomes Gujarat's 5th Ramsar site
January 31, 2026 9:09 pm
Nationally, of the total 115 national wetlands in India, eight national wetlands are located in Gujarat.
Ahead of World Wetlands Day, Kutch, Etah sites get Ramsar tag
February 01, 2026 3:34 am
Once declared as a Ramsar site, the wetlands have to be managed sustainably and protected to prevent their ecological degradation.
Meet the bee-eaters: India’s dazzling aerial hunters with a taste for bees
January 22, 2026 6:06 pm
With bills like a pair of pincers, bee eaters have amazing insect-catching skills. They can anticipate where an insect would be or can change direction when dodged
Why Indian crows are among the world's most intelligent birds
December 24, 2025 5:28 pm
Crows are widely recognised for their advanced problem-solving skills, strong memory, and remarkable adaptability.
Six rare purple birds found in India
November 30, 2025 10:27 am
India offers some incredible spots to see rare purple-feathered birds in the wild.
Six migratory birds to look for in India this winter
November 26, 2025 1:30 pm
These seasonal visitors bring colour and life to the country’s wetlands, coasts, and forests
What's not to like in the magnificent views of the Himalayas, the crystal air, the vivid birds and blooms
November 25, 2025 4:47 pm
The mountains will always be a draw, though these days with wide smooth roads running up and tunnels boring through them, getting up there is no longer an adventure
No, that's not a child crying, it's a bird that can flawlessly mimic the sounds around it
November 08, 2025 2:27 pm
What sets the lyrebird apart isn’t just the variety of sounds it can make — it’s the accuracy.
Meet the bird that literally stomps its prey -- including snakes -- to death
November 05, 2025 5:25 pm
As odd and awe-inspiring as this bird may be, one thing’s certain: you wouldn’t want to be a snake on the wrong side of this bird’s foot.
BIRDS PHOTOS
Spotted: Seagulls in the muddy waters of Mithi River
February 06, 2025 1:56 pm
Discover the importance of urban ecosystems and the challenges they face due to rising temperatures.
In pictures: The annual counting of the swan population on River Thames
July 20, 2022 8:03 pm
The tradition is said to date back to the 12th century, when the ownership of unmarked, mute swans was claimed by the Crown, so as to be able to have a steady supply of meat during banquets and feasts.
Amid conflict, pigeon keeping thrives in Kashmir
June 30, 2022 12:14 pm
Many of these are domesticated, raised by one of the thousands of pigeon keepers there
Visitors flocked to Chandigarh Bird Park which reopened after a month; check out these pictures
February 15, 2022 5:52 pm
The Chandigarh Bird Park near Sukhna Lake opened for visitors after being closed due to surge in Covid cases
Starlings are the star performers of the sky; these surreal formations are proof
January 14, 2022 4:22 pm
Nature can surprise us in innumerable ways. And you don't need to escape into the jungle to witness it in its glory. These surreal formations by flocks of birds are an apt example.
Exhibition presents paintings of Indian birds commissioned by East India Company
September 07, 2021 7:12 pm
The exhibition presents a rich selection of Company Paintings of Indian birds, entirely from DAG's gallery collection in honour of the unknown Indian masters commissioned by the East India Company in the late 18th and early 19th centuries
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