Hampi, Karnataka
The scrub jungles around Hampi, especially Daroji sanctuary, offer a rich variety of dryland birds.
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.
Painted Spurfowl (Female)
Spurfowl,
Painted Sandgrouse (Male)
Sandgrouse,
Painted Spurfowl (Male)
Spurfowl,
Brahminy Starling
Starling,
Jungle Bush Quail (Male)
Quail,
Grey Francolin
Francolin,
Jungle Bush Quail (Female)
Quail,
Yellow-eyed Babbler
Babbler,
Blue Rock Thrush (Female)
Thrush,
Painted Sandgrouse (Female)
Sandgrouse,