This lovely south-east Asian mystery bird is unique because it is the only Jacana to have different plumages for the breeding and non-breeding seasons — unique in its taxonomic family. Jacana is also called a lily-trotter or lotus bird. The seven or eight species of the genus Jacana include the American jacana; the African jacana;Continue reading “Mystery bird: Pheasant-tailed jacana”
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Ashy Prinia – The Ashy Wren Warbler
Eleven species of Prinia are found in India, but this write-up focuses on the species most commonly found in cities and human-dominated habitats , Ashy Prinia. It is a common inhabitant of gardens and backyards. The Ashy Prinia is a small sociable bird that’s easy to spot. Prinias are sometimes called long tail warblers orContinue reading “Ashy Prinia – The Ashy Wren Warbler”
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