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