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