Hampi, Karnataka

The scrub jungles around Hampi, especially Daroji sanctuary, offer a rich variety of dryland birds.

Laughing Dove

Dove,

Painted Sandgrouse (Female)

Sandgrouse,

Grey Francolin

Francolin,

Jungle Bush Quail (Female)

Quail,

Blue Rock Thrush (Female)

Thrush,

Jungle Bush Quail (Male)

Quail,

Yellow-eyed Babbler

Babbler,

Painted Spurfowl (Male)

Spurfowl,

Indian Eagle-owl

The Indian Eagle-owl is one of the largest among owls. This individual was sitting on the side of a canal near Hampi, perfectly camouflaged among the rocks.

Eagle-owl,The Indian Eagle-owl is one of the largest among owls. This individual was sitting on the side of a canal near Hampi, perfectly camouflaged among the rocks.

Brahminy Starling

Starling,

Painted Spurfowl (Female)

Spurfowl,

Painted Sandgrouse (Male)

Sandgrouse,