Range: The red-vented bulbul, is found only in the indian subcontinent and the eastern coasts of the gulf. In fact, bulbuls are usually endemic to the indian subcontinent, but the red-vented being the most common, it is found outside that range too. It is also introduced into lands as far as Hawaii and New Zealand. …
Red-Vented Bulbul: The chirping we hear everyday. Read More »
Swifts fly and eat during flight as their flying is energy efficient. Their body is automatically programmed to flap wings and glide just as our body breathes during sleep. Also, once a swift catches and insect, it eats it mid-air. Also, it is an evolutionary adaptation: swifts live longer because of these habits as they …
Have you ever seen a cormorant or Anhinga spread their wings? They do so because they do not have waterproofing oils in their wings, which enables them to dive deeper to catch fish. However, since they get completely soaked in the water, they cannot fly and thus need to spend a few hours or minutes …
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The bird that is considered annoying due to its persistant metronomic call: explained. Find out about this common bird of Asian backyards