Plum Headed Parakeet, what an apt name , seen in Dalma, bird festival time, in Jharkhand The Plum-headed Parakeet (Psittacula cyanocephala) is a small, vibrant green Indian subcontinent native, distinguished by the male's plum-red head (grey-blue in females) and long, white-tipped tail. Measuring 33–37 cm, these social, affectionate birds inhabit forests and woodlands. They are protected in India and generally not kept as pets • Appearance: Males have a dark red head with a purplish-blue hue, a black collar, and a maroon shoulder patch. Females have a bluish-gray head with a yellow collar. Both have white-tipped tails. • Behavior: They are known for their swift, twisting flight and high-pitched "tui" calls. • Habitat: They prefer woodlands, forests, and cultivated areas, typically below 1,500m. • Diet: Primarily seeds, fruits, and berries. • Conservation Status: Listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, although their population is decreasing.
Location : Dalma, state : Jharkhand The Jungle Owlet is an insect connoisseur. It feeds on a variety of these invertebrates including beetles, locusts, grasshoppers, and cicadas. But its diet doesn't stop there. This small owl will also feed on reptiles, such as lizards, small birds, and small mammals, such as rodents. The jungle owlet (Glaucidium radiatum) or barred jungle owlet is native to the Indian Subcontinent. The species is often found singly, in pairs or small groups, and they are usually detected by their calls at dawn and dusk.
Jerdons Bush lark : Location Dalma Range State : Jharkhand INDIAN BUSHLARK. It is distinguished from Jerdon's bush lark by its shorter bill and legs and longer tail. The plumage of the Indian bush lark is pale and it has a cheek patch completely bounded by a white supercilium and post-auricular border. The crown and upper-parts are heavily streaked. Their stout beaks enable them to crush most seeds they handle. Most larks have a well-developed song which they often deliver as part of a song flight; the song of the European Skylark has been the subject of numerous poems; probably the most well-known is Shelley's To a Skylark: Hail to thee, blithe Spirit!
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Some of the images and about birds as seen in Dalma,
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