Any bird that’s basically all-green has to be either a parrot or one of the Bee-eaters such as Blue-cheeked, but these two groups have completely different bill shapes and the … Continue reading →

The Ashy Prinia or Ashy Wren-Warbler (Prinia socialis), is a small warbler. This prinia is a resident breeder in the Indian subcontinent, western Myanmar and Sri Lanka. These 13-14 cm … Continue reading →

The Brahminy Kite, also known as the Red-backed Sea-eagle, is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as eagles, buzzards … Continue reading →

They’re not much bigger than a Kestrel but in plumage they are pale grey almost white with some black markings, rather like adult male harriers. In shape though they are … Continue reading →

Cooking time: 20 mins Ingredients to make Jackfruit Sweet idli 1)2 cups rice. 2)½ cup avalakki/poha. 3)1 cup jackfruit. 4)1 cup Jaggery. 5)2 cardamom. 6)Salt to taste Directions to make … Continue reading →

Cooking time: 20 mins Ingredients to make Sajje Rotti (Pearl Millet Roti) Pearl Millet : 3 Cups. Boiling water : 3 Cups Normal water : as required Salt : as … Continue reading →

The Red-vented Bulbul is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. This is a bird of scrub, open forest, plains and cultivated lands. It builds its nest in … Continue reading →

The Blue-tailed Bee-eater, Merops philippinus is a near passerine bird in the bee-eater family Meropidae. It breeds in southeastern Asia. It is strongly migratory.This species is sometimes considered to be … Continue reading →

The Red-whiskered Bulbul, Pycnonotus jocosus, is a member of the bulbul family. It is resident in tropical Asia from Pakistan and India through to southeast Asia and China. The Red-whiskered … Continue reading →