Study by Indian researcher in US Journal reports Rare Scaleless Snake Found in Nagpur A rare congenital abnormality in a commonly found Indian snake species has been documented from Nagpur, Maharashtra, drawing attention to the potential long term impacts of environmental pollution on wildlife. A Checkered Keelback (Fowlea piscator), rescued from a residential area in […]
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Gurvala Nature Safari All Information Gurvala Nature Safari is an emerging forest safari destination in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, developed to promote eco‑tourism while reducing man–animal conflict in the surrounding villages. It offers a structured jungle drive through a reserved forest landscape where visitors can experience dense woodland, local wildlife, and village life in a
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The Black Drongo All Information The Black Drongo is that shiny black bird you often see sitting tall on wires or bushes, watching everything around it. This little guy, about the size of your hand, packs a big punch with its brave attitude and sharp skills in the sky. People love spotting it in fields
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Spotting the Purple Sunbird’s Stunning Looks Let’s start with what makes heads turn. The male Purple Sunbird is a showstopper during breeding season. His head, back, and throat gleam with iridescent purple – sometimes blue, sometimes blackish, depending on the sunlight hitting just right. It’s like oil on water, all shimmery. Underneath, he’s got a
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The Indian Roller All Information The Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis) is a striking blue-and-brown bird of open fields, villages and forest edges, famous for its aerobatic “rolling” display during the breeding season. For Wildlife Nest readers, it is a perfect example of a bird that has deep cultural value in India, important ecological benefits, but
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Black Kite All Information The Black Kite is one of the world’s most widespread and adaptable birds of prey, commonly seen soaring over cities, villages, rivers and fields across India and much of the Old World. For Wildlife Nest readers, it is a perfect example of how a raptor can live alongside humans, acting both
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The Red Vented Bulbul All Information Spot the Red vented Bulbul in your backyard, and you’ve encountered one of India’s most charismatic birds, known for its lively chatter and striking red patch under the tail. This adaptable songbird thrives alongside humans, bringing energy to gardens and farmlands across the subcontinent. Image Credit – Wikimedia Commons
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White-throated Kingfisher All Information For many people in India and across Asia, the first kingfisher they ever notice is not hovering over a crystal-clear stream but perched on a roadside electric wire or the edge of a farm bund. The White-throated Kingfisher is a perfect example of a “wild” bird that has learned to live
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Asian Koel All Information The Asian Koel is a large, striking cuckoo of South and Southeast Asia, best known for its haunting “koo-ooo” call that announces the onset of summer and monsoon in many parts of India and beyond. This brood-parasitic bird plays a fascinating ecological role as both a nest parasite of crows and
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Indian Peafowl All Information The Indian Peafowl, scientifically known as Pavo cristatus, stands as India’s national bird, captivating hearts with its iridescent plumage, graceful dance, and resonant calls that echo through forests and villages alike. Often simply called the peacock (for males) or peahen (for females), this bird embodies beauty, resilience, and cultural reverence, thriving
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