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Wildlife, Bird Photography Siddhartha Mukherjee Wildlife, Bird Photography Siddhartha Mukherjee

Malayan Swamp Babbler/ White-chested Babbler

The Near Threatened Malayan Swamp Babbler (Pellorneum rostratum), previously named the White-chested Babbler, is a species of bird in the ground babbler family, Pellorneidae, that is found in the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, the Riau Islands, the Lingga Islands and the island of Belitung. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with the Bornean swamp babbler (Pellorneum macropterum). Quite nondescript, these typically move in pairs. Similar in appearance to Ferruginous Babbler but is duller, grayer, and more specialized in its habitat preferences.

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

#wildartworks, #Canon, #Babbler, #birdinginthewild, #birdphotography, #Pellorneidae, #whitechestedbabbler, #malayanswampbabbler, #nearthreatened, #Malaysia, #Congkak, #HuluLangat, #Lanchang, #KrauWildlifeReserve, #conservationphotography

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Large Niltava

The #LargeNiltava is a species of bird in the Old World Flycatcher family #Muscicapidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand & Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical montane forests.

#wildartworks, #Canon, #WildBirds, #naturephotography, #largeniltava, #niltava, #DoiSanju, #DoiPhaHomPokNationalPark, #thailand

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Astrophotography, Eclipse Photography Siddhartha Mukherjee Astrophotography, Eclipse Photography Siddhartha Mukherjee

Blood Moon Eclipse

On the night of September 7, 2025, observers across Asia, Australia, Africa, and Europe were treated to a rare and captivating celestial event: a total lunar eclipse, commonly known as a "Blood Moon". For approximately 82 minutes, the Moon took on a striking crimson hue as it passed through Earth's darkest shadow, captivating billions with its deep, dramatic red glow. This was the second and last total lunar eclipse of 2025. The long duration and widespread visibility of this particular eclipse made it a truly global event.

#wildartworks, #totallunareclipse, #lunareclipse, #bloodmoon, #2025, #september7eclipse, #2025lunareclipse, #moonphases, #totality, #eclipsemoon, #eclipsemoonandsaturn, #eclipsenight, #hyticos

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Red-breasted Flycatcher

A distinctive, small and winter migrant flycatcher where the males have a rusty-orange throat that continues onto the breast. All plumages have a distinctive tail pattern with black terminal bar and white sides. The wings relatively plain & a white eyering is noticeable. When perched, the tail is often held cocked with the wingtips drooping. It breeds in mature deciduous mixed forest, wintering in forests, woodlands and parks.

#wildartworks, #Canon, #Birdinginthewild, #BirdWatching, #telangana, #india, #umamaheshwaramtemple, #achampet, #flycatcher, #redbreastedflycatcher, #telanganabirds, #oldworldflycatcher, #nallamallaforest, #ananthagiri, #ameenpurlake, #wintermigrant

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Firefly

Abscondita chinensis, a captivating species of firefly belonging to the family Lampyridae and subfamily Luciolinae, is a luminous wonder native to tropical Asia. Known for its remarkable bioluminescent displays, particularly during its mating season, it plays a vital role in its ecosystem as a predator and contributes to the charm of natural environments. It lives in various habitats, and its bioluminescence, especially during mating, adds a magical quality to its existence. However, threats from pollution and climate change highlight the need for conservation efforts to protect this insect. These were photographed in Telangana.

#wildartworks, #Canon, #Wildlife, #naturephotography, #earthcapture, #conservationphotography, #wildlifeonearth, #bbcearth, #natgeowild, #natgeoindia, #Kawal, #KawalTigerReserve, #hyticos, #nirmal, #wildtelangana, #telanganawildlife, #telanganaanthropods, #telanganabeetle, #beetle, #Insectsoftelangana, #Absconditachinensis, #Lampyridae, #Luciolinae, #firefly, #asynchronousfirefly, #synchronousfirefly,

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Greater Necklaced Laughingthrush

The Greater Necklaced Laughingthrush is a large, long-tailed, thrush like bird of dense forests native to East and Southeast Asia. Note its black necklace, streaked white cheek patch, and pale band near the tip of the tail. Very similar to the Lesser Necklaced Laughingthrush; note the dark eye and ‘contained’ (completely encircled) cheek patch. A shy and difficult to see well bird it is usually found in small flocks in wet lowland and hill forest, often near streams. The song is a series of loud whistles, not as long or varied as that of Hwamei.

#wildartworks, #Canon, #PromediagearTR424L, #Bird, #Birdinginthewild, #BirdWatching, #Wildlife, #WildBirds, #naturephotography, #your_best_birds, #planetbirds, #earthcapture, #photo_pond, #earthpix, #naturyst, #conservationphotography, #wildlifeonearth, #bbcearth, #natgeowild, #natgeoindia, #greaternecklacedlaughingthrush, #laughingthrush, #KaengKrachanNationalPark, #Thailand

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Celebrating International Tiger Day

Imagine a world without tigers! No regal stripes cutting through the jungle, no powerful roars echoing across the grasslands, no piercing amber eyes watching from the shadows. This isn’t just a grim fantasy - it is a future we’re racing towards - but today, July 29th, we are fighting back

Welcome to the International Tiger Day, 2025!

#wildartworks, #Canon, #conservationphotography, #yesbbcearth, #wildlifeonearth, #bbcearth, #natgeowild, #natgeoindia, #india, #telanganabirds, #kawaltigerreserve, #amrabadtigerreserve, #nagarjunasagarsrisailamtigerreserve, #hyticos, #tigerconservation, #internationaltigerday, #internationaltigerday2025, #tigerdaycelebrations, #tigerdayevent, #glandpharma, #telanganastateforestdepartment, #tsfd,

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Wildlife, Bird Photography Siddhartha Mukherjee Wildlife, Bird Photography Siddhartha Mukherjee

Grey-headed Swamphen

A very large bluish-purple waterbird with a red bill and forehead shield, as well as red legs and feet with long toes. The tail is flicked up often, revealing fluffy white “underpants.” Juveniles are duller than adults and lack the red bill and shield. An inhabitant of marshy, vegetated freshwater bodies such as swamps, rivers, and lakes; usually in small groups. Feeds, often clumsily, at muddy water edges, in reeds, and on floating vegetation. Makes short nasal grunts and croaking sounds. Formerly part of the species known as Purple Swamphen.

#wildartworks, #Canon, #Bird, #Birdinginthewild, #BirdWatching, #Wildlife, #WildBirds, #naturephotography, #your_best_birds, #planetbirds, #earthcapture, #photo_pond, #earthpix, #naturyst, #conservationphotography, #yesbbcearth, #wildlifeonearth, #bbcearth, #natgeowild, #natgeoindia, @globalcapture, #india, #telanganabirds, #kawaltigerreserve, #hyticos

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