Charismatic, enigmatic, rare; call them what you may, hornbills are truly some of the most captivating avians on the planet. Their distinct calls, disproportionately large beaks, long eyelashes, prominent casques, unique courtship rituals and the striking colours that some hornbill species exhibit make them a birdwatcher’s delight. Luckily, the Oriental Pied Hornbill which is oneContinue reading “Majestic Monochrome – Oriental Pied Hornbill”
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Harbingers of Monsoon – Pied Cuckoo
As the countdown to monsoon arrival starts, so starts the scouting for Pied Crested Cuckoo by birders. I was also looking for this bird for the last two weeks, and today I was lucky to spot at least two of them and click some shots. A bird with black and white plumage ( pied )Continue reading “Harbingers of Monsoon – Pied Cuckoo”
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