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Indian Peafowl

Scientific name: Pavo cristatus

Like the eyes of rainbow colors on its feathers, the Peafowls dance in dolce to celebrate the rain by unveiling its feathers in iridescence, shimmering its beauty.

An interesting study shows that Peacock quivers its feathers to emit a low- frequency sound that is not audible to human ear in order to attract Peahens. Peafowls are native to India and habitats in tropical regions and usually stays in close proximity to riverbanks or creeks.

Kite Brahminy

Scientific name: Haliaster indus

Brahminy kite is a medium sized bird of prey.Adults have a reddish-brown body plumage contrasting with their white head and breastwhich make them easy to distinguish from other birds of prey. An interesting fact about Peachicks of Peafowls are that they are born yellow, and gradually turn white as they grow. White Peafowl habitat in tropical regions, and are native to India.

Black kite

Scientific name: Milvus migrans

Black kite is a medium sized bird of prey.Black kites are opportunistic hunters and are more likely to scavenge.They spend much time soaring and gliding in thermals in search of food.

Red jungle fowl

Scientific name: Gallus gallus

The red jungle fowl is a tropical bird in the family Phasianidae.It ranges across much of Southeast asia. Red jungle fowls are the primary ancestor of the domestic chicken.Red jungle fowls regularly bath in dust to to keep the right balance of oil in their plumage.

Greylag goose

Scientific name: Anser anser

Grey plumed, beaked orange, with legs of pink, the Graylag Goose is a contrast clashing in its colors. An interesting fact about Greylag Goose is that, Grey Goose have known to be domesticated about 3000 years ago and is the ancestor of most geese. Its distribution is wide spread, from north of its range in Europe and Asia.

Night heron

Scientific name: Nycticorax nycticorax

The black-crowned night heron, also known as night raven in Greek, these birds are known for nocturnal feeding habits. They have short legs and bright red eyes, with cream body coated with grey feathers. An interesting fact about Night Heron is that in Greek mythology, the bird is indicated as the messenger from the gods. It usually habitat near ponds, lakes, swamps, and other wetlands.

Emu

Scientific name: Dromaius novaehollandiae.

The Emu is the second largest living bird by height, after its retite relative , the Ostrich.It is endemic to Australia where it is the largest native bird and the only extant member of the genus Dromaius.Emus are diurnal birds and spend their day foraging ,preening their plumage with their beak,dust bathing and resting.

Budgerigar

Scientific name: Melopsittacus undulatus

It’s a long tailed seed eating parrot usually nicknamed the budgies.Budges are the only species in the genus Melopsittacus.

Golden pheasant

Scientific name: Chrysolophus pictus

These live in central and southern china.Found on bushy slopes, rocky mountainsides,and terresed fields where there are dense conifer forests and sparse undergrowth.As omnivorvores, they eat tender bamboo shoots, insects, berries, grubs, seeds and flowers.Males are brightly colored with red chest, a golden yellow crest and a long tail. Such festive coloring contributes to the courtship displays.Females are brown ,beige and black.

Lady amherest’s pheasant

Scientific name: Chrysolophus amherstiae

Displayed in Ornamental colors, the Lady Amherst Pheasant is a vivid bird that wanders in the wild. An interesting fact about this bird is that, even though it can fly, these tend to run even when threatened. Lady Amherst Pheasant habitat in forest edges, meadows, scrub lands, woodlands and more.

Silver pheasant

Scientific name: Lophura Nycthemera

This majestic bird is known to make its home in the mountainous regions, where its graceful strides and vibrant colors stand out against the backdrop of nature’s grandeur. From dense woodlands to hidden glades, the Silver Pheasant weaves through the undergrowth with an air of grace and nobility. Its habitat extends to the savannas and grasslands, where it roams freely, its feathery robes billowing in the gentle breeze.

Peach-faced Love bird

Scientific name: Agapornis roseicollis

Blushed by birth, this bird ripens anybody’s smile in a glance; the Peach-faced lovebird is a pleased beauty to the trees. An interesting fact about these birds is, despite the cute pet like look, they live in crevices of rocks, more interestingly in the Wild. Peach-faced lovebirds’ habitat in Mountain areas, Savannas, and among palms near waterbeds.

Ringed necked Parakeet

Scientific name: Psittacula krameri

The ravishing ring around its neck is an ornamental beauty to its feather flown body. The Ringed neck Parakeet are excellent mimics, and can learn many words. An interesting fact about these birds is that, it can learn more than 200 words, and can live up to 30 years in some cases. These birds habitat in Woodlands, Suburban, near agricultural fields and many places.

Yellow Golden Pheasant

Scientific name: Chrysolophus pictus

Flew down like a flare, the glare look of this bird is not blown by any wind; the Yellow Golden Pheasant is a vivid bird native to wild. An interesting fact about these birds is that, it nests on the ground in areas such as high grass and dense bushes. Golden Pheasant habitats in densely forested regions, shrub lands, temperate forests, and in mountains.

Black Sawn

Scientific name: Cygnus atratus

The black swan is a large water bird a species of Swan which breeds mainly in Southeast and southwest of regions of Australia.Within Australia , the Blackswan is nomadic, with erratic migration patterns dependent upon climatic conditions.Its a large bird with mostly black plumage and a red bill. Its a monogamous breeder ,with both parents sharing incubation and cygnet rearing duties.

Java sparrow

Scientific name: Lonchura oryzivora.

It’s a small passerine bird.Its a popular cage bird., and has been introduced into many other contries. The adult is unmistacable,with its grey upperparts and breast,pink belly, white-cheeked black head, red eye ring, pink feet and thick red bill.

Cockatiel (White)

Scientific name: Nymphicus hollandicus

It’s a small parrot that is a member of its own branch of the Cockatoo family endemic to Australia.They are prized as household pets and companion parrots throughout the world and are relatively easy to breed.As a caged birds cockatiels are second in popularity only to the Budgerigars.

Cockatiel (Pearl)

Scientific name: Nymphicus hollandicus

Finches

Scientific name: Fringillidae

Finches are small to medium sized passerine birdsbirds in the family Frangillidae.Finches have stout conical bills adapted for eating seeds and often have colorful plumage.

Ostrich

Scientific name: Struthio camelus

The bird’s tall neck is like a periscope in the sea of skies with a sharp vision, the largest and heaviest bird on Earth, Ostrich, is built for run, and would not take to the skies. An interesting fact about these birds is that, their eyes are said to be bigger than their brains. Ostrich habitats in dry grasslands, desert, savannas, semi-desert, and plains.

White Duck

Scientific name: Anas Platyrhynchos

Gracefully gliding upon tranquil waters, the White Duck is a vision of serenity. Its pristine plumage glistens under the sun’s gentle caress, radiating a pure brilliance that reflects the purity of its spirit. Like a living canvas painted in hues of ivory and cream, the White Duck embodies elegance and grace with every delicate movement.

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