Hampi, Karnataka

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

Laughing Dove

Dove,

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,