What makes the Banasura laughingthrush unique? This dull brown bird sings a melodious pee kooopee kooo that reverberates across the sholas of the Western Ghats. “Banasura can be seen only in certain pockets in Karnataka and Kerala,” says artist Ragavan Suresh as he displays his voluminous collection of works of art comprising scientific watercolour drawings of as many as 30 …
Last weekend, professional and novice birdwatchers in the Himalayan regions of India, Nepal and Bhutan came together to document as many birds of the mountainous region as possible. On 13 May, known as Endemic Bird Day by Bird Count of India which also coincides with Global Big Day for birdwatchers around the world, these avian enthusiasts assembled to collect more …
May 13, 2023, is Global Bird Day, which is also celebrated as Endemic Bird Day in many parts of the world. Bird watchers observe the day by organising birding activities and urging non-birders to appreciate the beauty and variety of birds. Explaining the significance of Global Bird Day, Sriram says, “In colder countries, this is the season when birds breed. …
