House sparrow, a bird associated with childhood memories
Many common species of birds share our surroundings. But for many of us, the first bird we were introduced to would be the familiar, lovely and tiny house sparrow. You all have to agree with me that the sparrow is the very first bird of our childhood. …
Bird species plummeting in India, says new report: What are the major threats to them?
A large number of bird species in India are either currently declining or projected to decline in the long term, according to a report based on data from about 30,000 birdwatchers that was released on Friday (August 25). Out of the 942 bird species that …
Birds Without Borders: Black kite, the pigeon hunter in your city
Have you noticed those medium-sized black birds soaring in the skies over your city and making shrill ‘chii-hihihi-chii-hihihi’ calls that may sound like the neighing of a horse in pattern? Have you seen them perching on terraces of high-rises and communication …