From Heron family. Shares symbiotic relationship with cattle. The Masai, a tribe from Kenya & Tanzania, believe that too many birds seen at one place is an indication of drought.

Nests on ground. Resident in Northern Asia – travels to Southern Asia & Africa in winters

Lays Turquoise Blue eggs. Sometimes, lines it’s nest with snake skin.

Known as brain fever bird because of it’s characteristic 3-note call. It’s a brood parasite. Laughingthrushes & babblers are preferred hosts. The eggs laid are Blueish in color.

Known as whistling school boy. Kadar, a forest tribe of Southern India, consider these birds as their ancestors that guide them through the forests

Chicks are reddish brown to camouflage in their nest. Hovers at one place before diving at prey. Wingspan of 1m. Unlike most other raptors, it mates for life.

National bird of the Maldives. Unlike other birds, flies with its legs dangling because it has heavy legs.

Vulnerable species. Lifespan of 30-40 years. Wingspan 8′ and height 4′. Eggs are solid during incubation.

Endemic to India. Unlike it’s domesticated descendants, it can fly.