Popular Posts

Friday 17 May 2019

Indian Shrikes, Indian Birds

The Indian Subcontinent provides suitable habitats to a species of birds called Shrikes.

The Indian Subcontinent provides suitable habitats to various species of birds 

maxresdefault-3.jpg
for residing and nesting. Shrikes are no exception in this regard. Various types of shrikes have been recorded in India. These shrikes are described below.

Bar Winged Flycatcher Shrike

bar_winged_flycatcher_shrike.jpg

Bar Winged Flycatcher Shrike has been found on the hills of the Indian Subcontinent. The subspecies capitalis is found along the Himalayas from Shimla, east to Manipur and Chittagong in India.

Long Tailed Shrike

long_tailed_shrike_bocos
Long-Tailed Shrike exists in the Indian peninsula except the eastern states as a common resident breeder. An eastern race which extends to Arunachal Pradesh in India has a black colored head.

Bay Backed Shrike

bay-backed-shrike-.jpg

Bay-Backed Shrike is a widespread resident breeder of India. This small shrike has a maroon-brown upper body and white colored under parts, with buff flanks.

Brown Shrike

brown-shrike-.jpg

Brown Shrike is a common winter visitor in India. This bird has brown colored upper parts and creamy underside.

To know in detail visit here : Indian Shrikes, Indian Birds

Markhor in India

  The Markhor, scientifically known as Capra falconeri, is a wild goat species recognized for its striking appearance and impressive horns. ...