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

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.