National bird of Israel. It’s name sounds like it’s call – onomatopoeia. Have stinky eggs to protect it from predators.

Expert swimmers. Can dive 100′ deep & can stay underwater for 1 minute. Parents take turns to incubate their eggs.

Flight speed 54 kmph. Around 4′ wingspan. The oldest darter was aged 16 years, 9 years being average age.

Local name is भारद्वाज. Weak flight despite large wings. Very territorial.

Call is a musical whistle that sounds like a cherry pleased-to-meet-you. When a snake or owl is around, they are the boldest birds to mob the predator.

Local name is सातभाई because they are normally in a group of 6-10. One member looks out for predators.

It’s alarm calls (did-you-do-it) can be heard at night. Dive-bombs the predator to protect it’s nest. Provides water to it’s chicks by soaking it’s belly feathers. Lays eggs on the ground.

Seen in groups of 7-10. Flies off with a sudden flutter that may scare somebody.

Drinks water by using it’s bill like a straw. Call is a soft and somewhat mournful cooing.