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Mangalajodi wetlands: Bridging Nature and community through birds
The first light of dawn spills across the Mangalajodi wetlands, setting the vast marshland aglow with shimmering slanting morning light. A symphony of calls rises from the reeds—squawking egrets, gaggling geese, melodious…
- Hyderabad
Animal NGO to rescue birds hurt by Chinese manja during Sankranti in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A city-based animal organization, Greater Hyderabad Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GHSPCA), in its attempt to rescue birds getting caught and injured in Chinese manja during Sankranti celebrations, has…
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Winged wonders brought to life in print: Book review: The Search for India’s Rarest Birds
There’s a peculiar romance in chasing something that staggers on the edge of existence—a heady cocktail of hope, obsession, and longing. This sentiment fuels the captivating tale of the Pink-headed Duck, one…
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Book review: Asad Rahmani tells the story of him Living with Birds
In the enthralling memoir Living with Birds, Dr. Asad Rahmani—one of India’s foremost ornithologists—takes readers on an intimate journey through a life steeped in the love of birds, landscapes, and conservation. This…
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Beyond the Binoculars: Birdman Salim Ali’s Life and Legacy took off in Hyderabad State
Known as the “Birdman of India,” Dr. Salim Ali revolutionized the way Indians engaged with their natural surroundings, turning birdwatching from an obscure pursuit into a popular pastime. His landmark work, The…
- Bangalore
Karnataka bans glass-coated string for flying kites
Bengaluru: Accepting animal-lovers’ suggestions, the Karnataka government has banned the use of metal or glass-coated string or manja for flying kites to curb harm to humans, birds, and the environment, a statement…
- India
Karnataka animal lover quenches birds’ thirst amid parched state
Aurad: The prevailing harsh heat and drought conditions in the Aurad taluk along Karnataka-Telangana border have significantly impacted the availability of drinking water for both the local residents and their cattle. With…
- India
60% bird species in India have declined over 30 years: Report
New Delhi: Of the 338 bird species studied in India for changes in numbers over the last 30 years, 60 per cent have experienced a decline, says a new report based on…
- India
BSF starts ‘Dani-Pani’ mission to save birds from heat
Jaisalmer: The Border Security Force (BSF) has started a special mission ‘Dana-Pani’ under which it is arranging food and water for birds along the India-Pakistan border in Jaisalmer district. The purpose of…
- India
Allahabad HC declines to order killing of birds, dogs
Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has declined to issue directions to Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) to kill birds and animals that have become nuisance in the state capital.…
- Business
Delhi-bound Akasa Air flight hit by bird
New Delhi: A Delhi-bound Akasa Air flight was hit by a bird during the climb on Thursday, due to which the aircraft suffered a radome damage. In a statement, the Directorate General…
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Charminar: Decoding the mysterious animals and birds on the monument
The most proportionate and balanced monument built by the Qutb Shahis in the late sixteenth century, the Charminar, is beautifully embellished both from the outside and the inside. Like all Qutb Shahi…
- Science
Researchers observe increasing decline in bird population globally
New York: As per a study by Cornell University, an increasing decline in the population of birds is taking place across the globe. This study from multiple institutions was published today in…
- Science
Scientists design app to protect endangered birds
Brisbane: Researchers from the University of Queensland developed an app, to protect endangered birds that are at the stage of extinction around the world, by breaking down the language barriers between scientists.…
- Science
Researchers find vegetarian birds are more sociable than insect eaters
London: A new study has found that weaver birds that eat seeds flock together and nest in colonies more commonly than those species that eat insects. For the first time, the study…
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