1. Visit to IIT Bombay for bird watching
By Jyoti &Tejas
Class VII

2. Some birds spotted by us!
Black kite
Crow
Indian grey hornbill
Kingfisher
Little egret
Red whiskered bulbul
Rose ringed parakeet
White cheeked bulbul

3. Black kite
This is a medium-sized bird. They are opportunistic hunters and are more likely to scavenge. They spend a lot of time soaring in the sky, in search of food. Their angled wing and forked tail make them easy to identify.
kite_sound.mp3

4. Crow
These are very commonly seen across India. They usually feed on the ground and eat almost anything. Hence they are also called scavengers.
crow_sound.mp3

5. Indian grey hornbill
The Indian Grey Hornbill is mostly arboreal and is commonly sighted in pairs. They have grey feathers all over the body with a light grey or dull white belly. The horn is black or dark grey

6. Kingfisher
Kingfisher: It has blue upperparts, orange underparts and a long bill. It feeds mainly on fish. They have short legs and strong feet, since they spend most of their time perched on a stalk, twig, or branch while keeping an eye out for a meal.
Points to tell: It is a brightly coloured bird. They consume a wide range of prey as well as fish, usually caught by swooping down from a perch. They nest in cavities, usually tunnels dug in the ground.
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kingfisher.mp3

7. Little egret
The egret is a heron with attractive white plumes on crest, back and chest. Its legs are black and has yellow and black bill.

8. Red whiskered bulbul
The Red-Whiskered Bulbul gets its name from the red whisker patch located below its eye. This bird feeds on a variety of fruits, insects and flower buds.
rw_bulbul.mp3

9. Rose ringed parakeet
The Rose-ringed parakeet is a gregarious tropical parakeet species. They are popular as pets. These non-migrating species and have successfully adapted to living in urban areas.
rose_ringed_parakeet.mp3

10. White cheeked bulbul
These are small birds with a white patch on the cheek. It is found in scrub forest and gardenland. They are usually seen in pairs or small groups. It feeds on fruits and insects.
wc_bulbul.mp3