Hampi, Karnataka

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

Grey Francolin

Francolin,

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.

Laughing Dove

Dove,

Brahminy Starling

Starling,

Painted Spurfowl (Male)

Spurfowl,

Painted Sandgrouse (Male)

Sandgrouse,

Painted Spurfowl (Female)

Spurfowl,

Painted Sandgrouse (Female)

Sandgrouse,

Jungle Bush Quail (Male)

Quail,

Jungle Bush Quail (Female)

Quail,

Yellow-eyed Babbler

Babbler,

Blue Rock Thrush (Female)

Thrush,