Scaly bellied woodpecker (Picus squamatus) is a beautiful woodpecker you will encounter in the foothills of Western Himalayas. The male of this species is noticeable with its red forehead and crown. Usually found in coniferous forest areas, it is also common in villages with forest patches. The bird mainly feeds on termites, ants and wood boring insects. During winter, they also eat berries.
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Scaly Bellied Woodpecker - Birds of India
Scaly bellied woodpecker (Picus squamatus) is a beautiful woodpecker you will encounter in the foothills of Western Himalayas. The male of this species is noticeable with its red forehead and crown. Usually found in coniferous forest areas, it is also common in villages with forest patches. The bird mainly feeds on termites, ants and wood boring insects. During winter, they also eat berries.
New cycad species discovered from Odisha gets named after Nayagarh district
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| Cycas nayagarhensis is a new cycad species discovered from Nayagarh district of Odisha (Image courtesy: R. Singh/P. Radha/J.S. Khuraijam/AJCB) |
Blackbuck herds in Blackbuck Sanctuary, Ranebennur - HD video
Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) is the fastest running antelope in India. Here you may watch a herd of female and young blackbucks at Ranebennur Blackbuck Sanctuary in Haveri district of the Indian state of Karnataka.
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