Archive for 2015

Birding in Goa

The last post was a checklist of the bird species posted in this site, 49 species so far. Images of many more birds have been captured ...

Bird Count Bird Species August 2014 1 Malabar Pied Hornbill 2 White-breasted Kingfisher ...

This picture is of a Pied Cuckoo (Clamator Jacobinus). This picture was taken in the village of Verna in Goa.

This picture is of a Black-hooded Golden Oriole (Oriolus Xanthornus). This picture was taken in the Village of Verna in Goa.

This picture is of Malabar Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros Griseus). This picture was taken in the village of Verna in Goa.

This bird is an Indian Pitta (Pitta Brachyura). It has a distinct two note call. This picture was taken in the village of Verna in Goa....

The Red-naped Ibis (Pseudibis Papillosa) is a medium to large bird. It is also called the Indian Black Ibis. It is found mostly in wetlands...

The Black-headed Cuckoo Shrike (Coracina Melonopetra) is a lovely bird with a black head and a greyish-black body. It has a nice call. T...

The Orange-headed Thrush (Zoothera Citrina Cyanotus) is commonly found in well-wooded areas. It is secretive and does not flock. Feeds on i...

The Knob-billed Duck is one of the larger species of ducks. It has a white head freckled with dark spots. The Knob-billed Duck is attractiv...