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White-bellied Drongo

A small drongo with a dull-black back & a relatively short, distinctively forked tail. The “white-bellied” form has an extensively white belly diffusely demarcated from the dark gray throat and breast. It is found in dry and open forests across the Indian subcontinent.

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Black Drongo

An adaptable medium-sized songbird of open areas and a common sight as a familiar dark silhouette perched on wires, fences, or snags. Uniform black plumage flashes blue and green iridescence in favorable light. A pugnacious species, frequently chasing away larger birds with repeated dives and harsh chattering calls. A skilled mimic of other species, and a strong songster in general, delivering a wide range of pleasant fluty calls, harsh chattering, nasal notes, and high sharp whistles.

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Western Yellow Wagtail/ Sykes's Wagtail 

A small passerine bird in the wagtail family Motacillidae. A widespread wagtail, favoring wet meadows, marshland, grassy and muddy lakeshores. Occurs in fields and often near livestock during migration.

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Oriental Magpie-Robin

Finding and photographing the Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis) in the Nallamala forests of South Telangana is a rewarding experience for any birder or photographer. Known as the "Doel" or "Dhayal," this bird is celebrated for its melodious songs and striking black-and-white appearance.

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Brown Fish Owl

The Brown Fish Owl (Ketupa zeylonensis) is a typical owl from the family Strigidae. A huge bulky brown owl with a finely streaked breast, a plain face, and bright yellow eyes. Also note its dirty white “bib” and the heavy brow that gives it a moody demeanor. It inhabits waterside wooded areas from lowlands up into the mountains, feeding by dropping down into and wading around in creeks, lakes, and pools. Often gives deep echoing hoots, as well as various shrieks and higher-pitched hoots.

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Pied Triller

For a bird photographer in Singapore, the handsome Pied Triller (Lalage nigra) is a masterclass in subtlety. It doesn’t possess the iridescent flash of a sunbird or the raucous personality of a kingfisher. Instead, it offers a clean, architectural beauty—a study in grayscale that blends seamlessly into the dappled light of the island’s garden canopies. Finding one requires a "soft eye": looking not for color, but for a specific, rhythmic movement against the leaves.

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Eastern Cattle Egret

A small, compact white heron with relatively short yellow bill. More frequently seen in dry habitats than other egrets. In the breeding season, look for bright orange head and breast. Often gathers in flocks, frequently following cattle or tractors in fields.

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Racket-tailed Treepie

The Racket-tailed Treepie (Crypsirina temia) is a sleek, glossy black corvid with a long, broad-tipped tail & brilliant blue eyes, arboreal native to the forests of Southeast Asia. Known for its striking appearance and specialized tail, it is a resident across countries like Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

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