We mapped a half billion individual farmland trees in India, and tracked their fate over a decade. Many large trees have disappeared. The paper in Nature Sus.: doi.org/10.1038/s41893…, Viewer: rs-cph.projects.earthengine.app/view/tree. It's a new framework for temporal monitoring of single trees..

Such large flocks of Sarus crane can be seen in agricultural fields, village ponds, wetlands & low lying areas in districts of central U.P. These magnificent cranes live in peace around human habitation, even nesting in paddy fields.
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RIP Ben Frank King (1937-2024). Ace Ornithologist, author, and tour leader. Pics: Jamnagar, Gujarat. 2010.

Time of the year when Indian Pitta begin their nesting, across the jungles of India, their calls reverberating through forests at dawn & dusk

This beautiful picture taken in May 2022 by Birder Saikat at
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It's time for the next quiz on endemic birds!

30 questions, multiple choice. Good luck identifying as many endemics (to the Indian Subcontinent or other regions like the Himalaya) as possible for the quiz.

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In the western Himalaya, the Yellow-rumped Honeyguide & its friend, the Himalayan Giant Honey Bee, are poorly known. If you are an adventurous birder who takes thrills in new discoveries, this article will guide you in your pursuit of both species in J&K.

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With Endemic Bird Day and Himalayan Bird Count coming up tomorrow, here's a difficult quiz. Guess the endemic species based on its #SoIB distribution! Share your scores (but not your answers) in the comments!

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Mishmi wren babbler
Mayudia pass April 2024

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Gulls employ various strategies to secure a meal. From intelligent fishing to scavenging and outright theft, their schemes succeed at times and fail comically at other points.
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Text: Anirudh Nair Anirudh Nair
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We collaborated with Hyderabad Birding Pals to gather data on the bird species in the section of NH-163 proposed for road widening. More than 96 species were recorded by the 23 participants over two days. This conclusively proves that the stretch supports rich biodiversity.

The Andaman Avians Club is delighted to announce the Birder of the Month for April 2024 from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Congratulations to the recipient for their outstanding contributions to birding! 🐦🏆 #Bird ingExcellence #AndamanAviansClub #MonthBirder #Apr2024 #Bird

Job announcement!

The State of India's Birds partnership is looking to hire a person familiar with birds to help plan, coordinate & carry out various activities that help bring the best available evidence towards bird conservation in India.

Details:
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Merlin Bird ID (Merlin Bird ID) versus expert birder Ashwin Viswanathan and a live audience -- who will win? Find out by joining the webinar!

Friday, 9 Feb 2024
7.30–8.30 pm
YouTube Live: youtube.com/watch?v=9IAHzb…

Register here for Live Stream Reminder: dl.allaboutbirds.org/merlingbbcbird…

For centuries, #junglefowl have been regarded as “game birds” that are still hunted for the pot. Ranjit Lal writes about the red and grey junglefowl.

Read here: l8r.it/3Mx5
Photo: Dhritiman Mukherjee Dhritiman Mukherjee
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Did you know that the word 'Osprey' is derived from the Latin name 'avis praedae' meaning, 'bird of prey'?
✤ They are Mostly Winter Migrants to India
✤ SoIB 2023 Long-term Trend is - Rapid Decline
✤ Did you see any Osprey during the recent Asian Waterbird Census?

Do watch the footage of a Vulnerable & Endemic bird with red bill, red eyes & distinctly barred flanks.

Green Avadavat - Amandava formosa

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🌿 We celebrating #WorldWetlandDay ! Let's cherish and protect these vital ecosystems that support diverse birdlife. Together, we can make a difference for our wetlands🦩 #WetlandDay #AndamanAviansClub
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The #wetlands that surround #Kolkata support great biodiversity and provide it with numerous ecological benefits. One such wetland is the #SantragachiJheel in the Howrah district.

Check out a photo story: l8r.it/gxWL
Text by Amrita Das
Photos by Dhritiman Mukherjee

Khichan Wings of Hope: Celebrating Kurja Bird Festival 2024!

A haven for Demoiselle Cranes, Khichan village embraces its role as a sanctuary. Join us on February 2 at Sen. Sec. School for the Kurja Bird Festival, where we honor the villagers, students, and all bird lovers for

For the first time..
amrit raha - the #amritography Uploaded our event Group Picture in the Checklist Comment Box
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Happy Makkar Sankranti & Pongal to all
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