With a flash of white tail feathers and a flurry of dark-tipped wings, the Eurasian Collared-Dove settles onto phone wires and fence posts to give its rhythmic three-parted coo. This … Continue reading →

The Asian Paradise-flycatcher breeds from Turkestan to Manchuria. It is migratory, wintering in tropical Asia. The adult male Asian Paradise-flycatcher is about 20 cm long, but the long tail streamers … Continue reading →

Ingredients to make Pudina/Mint leaves Chutney Pudina leaves – 1 big cup 1/2 cup coconut – grated Red chilies – 2-3 Coconut – 2 tbsp Tamarind juice – 1 tbsp … Continue reading →

A common sight in cities around the world, Rock Pigeons crowd streets and public squares, living on discarded food and offerings of birdseed. In addition to the typical blue-gray bird … Continue reading →

The short, thick-necked Cattle Egret spends most of its time in fields rather than streams. It forages at the feet of grazing cattle, head bobbing with each step, or rides … Continue reading →

The Common Iora, Aegithina tiphia is a small passerine bird. This Iora breeds across tropical South Asia from Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka into Indonesia. This common species is found … Continue reading →

The Orchard Oriole swaps the typical flame-orange of other orioles for a deep, burnished russet. Hopping among riverine shrubs or scattered trees, male Orchard Orioles sing a whistled, chattering song … Continue reading →

Yellow-billed Cuckoos are slender, long-tailed birds that manage to stay well hidden in deciduous woodlands. They usually sit stock still, even hunching their shoulders to conceal their crisp white underparts, … Continue reading →

Ingredients to make Neer Dosa – Karnataka Style: 1 cup rice-soaked for 2 hours 1/2 cup coconut-grated 1/2 tsp salt 5 cups water 1 tsp oil Seasoning: 1 tsp oil … Continue reading →