One of the world’s heaviest flying birds.It makes for an impressive sight as it soars in the skies in flocks. It is the largest among all the eight pelican species.Its average length is around 63 -72 in with an impressive wingspan of 114-136 in and is 70 in tall.It is known to fight back when…

The eggs are not always laid in the nest,sometimes they may also be laid on leaves of lotus plants.To attract females, male jacanas make a loud yelling call to catch her attention. Females seem to assess males based on their yelling, and the ones who have yelled more are chosen by the female.Predation rates of…

A summer visitor in India. Unlike most birds, it relies upon collecting drops of rainwater from leaves or catching rain in its beak on wing. It’s a brood parasite, often forcing other birds out of their nest and destroying the hosts eggs so that the hosts will incubate the cuckoo’s eggs. Sometimes, the male distracts…

The Asian fairy-bluebird is known to survive for 10-12 years of age in the wild. This is a fairly long lifespan compared to many species of birds.They have a bright red iris. The eggs are olive-gray or greenish-white in color and have gray and brown markings on them.

It is one of the world’s highest-flying birds,having been heard flying across Mount Makalu – the fifth highest mountain on earth at 8,481 m (27,825 ft) – and apparently seen over Mount Everest – 8,848 m (29,029 ft) – although this is a second-hand report with no verification. It lays three to eight eggs at…

These birds are known to be fearless and will unhesitatingly attack birds that are double or even triple their size in an effort to protect themselves or their nest.It is known for its habit of following the langur monkey in attempts to feed on insects that have been disturbed by the langur’s movements.

A non-migratory resident of Southeast Asia. The male dances with a leaf in his beak as a courtship display. With its speed & technique, it can bring down prey thrice its size.

Called a butcher bird for the way it handles its prey. Lives in thorny bushes.

Fast & powerful flight – flapping 7 to 9 times a second. Eggs are speckled brown, olive and cream. Makes cup-shaped nest out of clay.