| Greater Coucal |
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The ubiquitous 'kempbootha' can be seen hurrying on his feet, almost everywhere that there is promise of food - small bird eggs, insects, worms, lizards even!!
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| Eurasian Golden Oriole |
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It is the male of this species who dons the brilliant yellow and black hues - whose eyes have that kaajal'd look - trying to woo his lady love maybe! He has lately been seen on 2nd Main and 10th Main roads! |
| Tailor Bird |
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The tailorbird gets its name from the way it constructs its nest - the edges of a large leaf are sewn together using plant fibre or even spider webs! |
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Jungle Babbler
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They seem to be perpetually shrieking - fighting each other, broadcasting gossip around town or generally feeling good to be with each other. Also known as 'seven sisters' (and quite appropriately some would say), these forage in groups for insects, ants/ termites. |
| Asian Koel (Cuckoo) |
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The song of the koel has been celebrated in all our folklore and legends. Learn more about the fascinating behavior of this brood parasite here. Seen here is a female of the species. The male Asian Koel is black in colour, with the same red eyes like the female here - the next time you see a red eyed black bird, you will know it is not a common crow |
| Baya Weaver |
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As the name suggests, this one is an adept weaver though he has a rather strange way of going about it. The male only builds his nest partially and begins to woo his lady. It is only after getting her approval that he proceeds to complete weaving his nest! |
| Common Myna |
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They are also called the 'farmer's friend' and less generously, 'garbage bird'. They are accomplished mimics and can learn to repeat a few words when taught. They are aggresive and compete with other birds for food and space - having successfully established themselves in human inhabited landscapes |
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White-naped
Wood pecker
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The tail of this woodpecker supports it while perched on a tree and its long tongue darts out to catch insects! Males have a red crown while females have a yellow crown on their heads |
| Asian Paradise Fly catcher |
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Pictured here is the male of the species who has two colour phases. The tail streamers are usually double the length of the bird and this makes the male conspicuous in flight. He was recently seen near |
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White
Throated
King fisher
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This bird does not feed only on fish as the name suggests - the spread of his diet includes large insects, rodents, snakes, frogs and the rare small bird!! His nest is a 50 cm tunnel in an earth bank, but he is mostly seen perched in open spaces on wires and tree branches. |
| Rufous Treepie |
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Also called the Indian treepie, this bird is arboreal, and feeds on fruits, invertebrates, small reptiles, eggs and the young of birds. It sometimes teams up with drongos and babblers to make a small hunting party when searching for food! Seen recently on Ms. Shanti Maddaiah's lane |
| Brahminy Kite |
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The brahminy kite wears a brilliant white and chestnut coloured plummage. It can often been seen hovering 20-50 m above ground level, searching for food to scavenge or small prey to hunt. |
| Shikra |
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The shikra, a small (but legenat) raptor, relies on the surprise element as it flies from a hidden perch to hunt and kill its prey (lizards, dragonflies, small animals and birds) unaware. |
| Black (Pariah) kite |
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A bird of prey, the black kite is well adapted to living in the city and in densely populated areas. They are often victims of roadkills when they swoop down to pick up dead carrion/ rodents. |
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Red vented
Bulbul
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THis one's name says it all - look out for the red patch on his bottom (the red vent) and the spiky crest which sets him apart. |
| Drongo |
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Aggressive and fearless, drongos can often be seen chasing away birds much bigger than themselves.They are also known to be expert mimics and can imitate the calls of several other bird species |
| Brown headed Barbet |
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Apart from the brown head, these birds sport a bright green plummage and have a thick beak, short neck, large head and short tail! Despite these (dis)proportions, they are elegant birds who feed mainly on fruits, seeds and insects |
| Hoopoe |
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Spotted behind Raja's home and opposite Mrs Madaiah's Home, these birds get their name from the 'oop-oop-oop' song they sing, The crest is kept closed usually. Nesting hoopoes are known also to squirt fecal matter on intruders to their territory! 
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| Purple Sunbird |
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These little ones can be seen flitting around flowring trees in search of nectar and small insects. Their thin curved beaks are specially designed for nectar feeding. When sunrays fall on their tiny bodies, they glisten brilliantly |
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Red wattled
Lapwing
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If you hear someone screech 'Did You Do it?', it isn't your conscience speaking - it is just the Lapwing doing her rounds! ![]() She is known to be uncannily vigilant and alert, and the first to detect intruders into her territory.
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| House Crow |
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The house crow is considered too common and sometimes a bit if a nuisance around human settlements. It is an omnovorous scavenger and has learnt to survive under a different range if circumstances. While it is known for its cleverness it is also quite a bully |
| Parakeet |
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In the wild, Rose-ringed Parakeets usually feed on buds, fruits, vegetables, nuts, berries and seeds. Wild flocks also fly several miles to forage in farmlands and orchards causing extensive damage. Visit 2nd main - you will find every nut form the tree on the road! They make a mess of it . but who is complaining? |
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