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Birds Featured in this Happiness Book

Jungle Babbler

They call me Jungle Babbler!! They call that as when we are together we do make a lot of noise chatting and resolving dispute (we live as a close knit community) ... and dont care for what people may think around us (minding our own business... just loudly)... people dont understand they call us Junglee Babbler!! Nobody says anything to those who Talk so Loudly and aggressively on their mobiles in Metros and Busses. We never call them Junglee... I tell you there is scope to make the world more fair.

Barbet

(White Cheeked)

Yes So I like Karondas? ...anyway most go waste as you dont even know its usefulness. Nice Pickle material! And I swallow the whole fruit and spread the seeds far and wide. I have no relationship with the dog breed called Barbet.. though they may be cute.

Beeeater

Little Green

I am the Little Green Beeeater.. see my size as compated to the tomato flowers? My Mom teaches me not to stay for long in one spot as the Big Angry Birds may mistake me for Breakfast. Yes I eat very small insects and nectar in flowers which big birds will not care for. Often fing my Eat my competitors and food in the flowers - Aam ka Aam Gutlioo ka Dam.

Black Bittern

They call me Black Bittern, I come from the heron family. Racism? Anyway I am a threatened specis so the Australians are Protecting me. I come to Bharatpur for the insects and fishes but there is too much competition.

Bulbul

I am Bulbul, there is much sweetness in my voice. You may confuse me with Nightingale because of my sound. I have to stay away from people looking like Bird Traders.. they carry long sticks with glue at the end to trap us. I dont care whatever you do to your environment I know how to mitigate and survive. See how they use my privacy information for marketing https://thewire.in/environment/bulbuls-bird-species-india I never liked these guys anyway.

Bulbul (White Eared)

I am Bulbul too, just look a bit different. What is wrong with having white ears?

Butterfly

(not really a bird but I am a skillful)

I am an Butterfly, children love me. If you see me it means all is well with the environment. Please dont buy decoration pieces that have real butterfly bodies. I know the Egyptians made Mummies, that was for afterlife comfort, but not for sale!!

Common Coot

They call me a Common Coot. I live inslow moving water bodies so I can leisurly cruise arount eating the small water plants, Algae and small fishes and insects.

Cormorant (Indian)

I am an Indian Cormorant from the land of perfumed flowers and leaves. Try smelling them.

Crow

I am a Crow. My population is decreasing... and so are the number of guests coming to your homes. Where you see me you will find hospitality.

Cutie-Papa

(not really birds but bird Enthusiasts)

I am Cutie. I started Papa into Bird Photography by taking him to Bharatpur 2019 just before the Covid 19.

Darter

They also call me a Snakebird, a definite improvement. No not because I eat snakes... just my neck looks like Snake to some... I will let that pass. We are here to have fun.

Drongo Black

They call me Drongo Black!! They think we are too aggressive to Crows and other big birds that come close to our homes. But see so many small birds make their nests close to our nests for safety we provide, we dont bother them. You know Crows are known to steal eggs and small chicks from bird nests!! What do you do to such countries and then they blame India!!

Dove (Ringed)

I am a Dove. I represent Peace and Reconciliation - a rare commodity now-a-days.

Dove (Spotted)

I am a Dove too, spots make me beautiful, dont they? My mother always says so.

Duck

I am a Duck. Remember Donald Duck he stole my name, but has been making so many children happy .. so no problem.

Duck Brown

I am also a Duck. Imagine calling someone by the colour of his feathers or clothes! Red Riding Hood? Ok No Problem.

Egret (Snowy)

I am Snowy Egret, I live in the US, I too belong to the heron family. I was in San Diago when I was photographed ... Good Photo!! In old days people used to kill, us migrants, to "decorate" Ladies hats!! Now I am protected in USA by "Migratory Bird Teaty Act". About Time they did that to my Peacock pen-friends who stumble out of Indian Borders by mistake!! Many are trying https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/bountiful-heritages-protecting-pakistani-peacocks/

Fantail

I am Fantail. Do I like this name? Would you? I was there long before fans were invented.

Great Egret

I am the Great Egret. Phu Phu!!

Heron Family Bird

I belong to a family of Long Legged wading birds. But I still need a unique name!! Somebody!!

Heron (Pond)

Pond Heron

I am a Pond Heron. That is the best they could do for my name.

Heron Grey

They call me Heron Grey. What to say?

Heron (Purple)

Purple Heron

They call me Purple Heron. I rest my case.

Hoopoe Eurasian

I am Hoopoe Eurasian. People by mistake used to call me an Ant Eater and I used to wonder what made them make this mistake. I can search out insects hiding in your lawn and my wife is very demanding sometimes I have to hunt and feed her as she walks along.

Hornbill(Grey)

Grey Hornbill

I am a Grey Hornbill. You will see more in India when the weather is not hot. Otherwise I am picknicking in tourist places and I see the good Dalai Lama often.

Ibis (Black Headed)

Black Headed Ibis

I am the Black Headed Ibis. Come and meet in at the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary.

Jacana (Bronzed Wing)

Bronzed Wing Jacana

I am Bronz Wing Jacana. Dont I look beautiful, Everyone says so.

King Fisher (Neelkanth)

I the King Fisher. See the big fish I catch and swallow!! So now you know who is the King of Fishing!!

Kite (Black)

Black Kite

I am a Black Kite. No one flies me I fly on my own.

Koyal

I am a Koyal. The sweetest sounding bird. When you hear me you will know Mango season is near.

Lapwing Red Wattled

(Red Wattled Lapwing)

I am Red Wattled Lapwing.

Little Cormorant

I am Little Cormorant. I am small and live in India. My overseas cousins are large.

Magpie Robin

I am Magpie Robin. They used to keep me in cages so they can hear my 100 different songs!! Now I am free, I am the National bird of Bangladesh.

Moor Hen (Common)

Common Moor Hen

I am the Common Moor Hen. That is what happens to your name when your population becomes large.

Moor Hen (Purple)

/ Purple Moor or Swamp Hen

I am Purple Moor Hen. Some call me the Swamp Hen... I clean up the environment. We still value joint extended family lifestyle.

Myna

I am Myna. They call me a Talking bird ... as some of us can train to imitate Human Speech.

Myna (Dubai)

I am Myna. Why the discrimination ... Dubai is a nice place to live.. lot of food and insects around in the gardens.

Owl(Spotted)

Spotted Owl

I am an Owl. No smart remarks please. The Japanese think I bring Luck and Fortune, they should know!! Ancient Greeks, other Asians and Americans look to me as bringing Wisdom and Magic. Forget about the rest!!

Painted Stork

I am a Stork... some people think I am a Painted Stork. My colours are all natural - no painting involved!!

Parrot (Parakeet)

I am a Parrot. Some call me Parakeet. As long as they dont prevent me from eating the fresh fruits on trees I dont mind. Some like me so much that they want to imprison me in a small cage... some way to show love. Others catch my beautifully coloured cousins for shows and backdrop photography... but food is good.

Peacock

I am a Peacock. Oh My, what a Beauty and Majesty. But dont be fooled I kill and eat snakes too. I am the national bird of India and can roam freely there ... I am a protected specis... Dogs do bother me too much... Kings and Queens love me to come and live in their gardens and palaces. I do love fresh budding plants you may plant in your garden, so protect them or they are my legitimate breakfast and lunch. We need protection when we Peacocks stumble out of Indian Borders by mistake!! Some are trying https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/bountiful-heritages-protecting-pakistani-peacocks/

Pigeon

I have special navigation and recognition skills ... I can carry messages to my masters anywhere in the world. Pakistanis and Chinese have often used me to send messages to their friends in India. What is wrong why not use email or social media like everyone else? I wonder?

Pigeon Domestic

I am a Pigeon who likes human cooked foods. Raw food and insects are Ok ... but a Naan or Biryani is a different class.

Purple Sunbird

I am a Sunbird ... I have shiny glittering purple feathers. Our Mumma has taught us dont stay at one spot for too long ... the big birds are always looking to attack... so we hop around... be quick with your camera if you want a photograph.

Robin

I am Robin. I like insects as food. Wherever anyone digs, human or animal, I find good food. We are becoming like humans and defend our own territories.

Rufous Treepie

I am Rufous Treepie - I love fine variety perfumed nectar and fruits and insects - so live in India. See my unique color doesnt it remind you of Cinnamon? Dont like to admit, but Crows are our distant cousins.

Munia Brested

(Breasted Munia)

I am Munia Brested. We communicate through soft calls and whistles.

Shikragos Hawk

I am a Hawk. I can catch animals with my finger grasp. There is no getting away once I catch.

Sparrow

I am a Sparrow. I bring delight to every part of the world... like the Indians who are everywhere... we mind our own business. "The the garden sparrow has a lot to teach us about communication and our relationships with others, and carries important lessons for you to teach your children. A sparrow has a beautiful singing voice, which carries meaning (communicate effectively) to other birds with clarity and confidence." Without any shouting or threatening Sounds. https://www.melanieappleyard.com

Tailor Bird

I am the Tailor Bird. I make nests using leaves and sewing them together with grass and plant fiber.

Titar (Partridge)

I am Titar, they also call me Partridge. For long time humans have caught us to train us to fight with each other for their pleasure and gambling. Some look at us as good food... Yekh! Who treats others like that!! But children are happy to see us... especially when we go around with our small kids... not much different from human children.

Vulture Egyptian

(Egyptian Vulture)

Many humans dislike us but they dont kill us. Why? Because for ages we have been cleaning up the battlefields after humans fighting with each other for temporary control of pieces of land and steal others property. I always advise humans... Please dont invite us... resolve your disputes peacefully... we get enough food from animals dying naturally. And then they call us Vultures... Vultures Yourself!!

Wagtail

I am Wagtail... I know you have guessed why they call me a Wagtail (Not the free and open source content management system (CMS) written in Python). Can I help it? Our native Siberia gets too cold in Winter and Now the Sanctions... do we come to warm India (No Sanction Busting Involved). Travelling is becoming tiring, for the new generation, so we are settling in different parts of World.

Wasp

(Not really a bird but flies well)

I am a Wasp. I know you may not like me as I may have bitten you at some time or other of your life. I am small so have to protect myself with a painful poison. Sorry for those who are allergic to my poison... please take medical advise if too much swelling or difficulty breathing... when cleaning garden sheds, bushes near homes or parks etc please consult your doctor and keep an emergency kit with antihistamine or epinephrine for emergency use.

Woolly Necked Stork

(Stork Family)

I am a Stork. See my magestic flight ... nothing less than a Jumbo jet or concord but more Graceful I think. I help keep your crops and fields clear of amphibians, reptiles and insects. I am an endangered specis - so you now know what you will loose if I am no longer there, so go easy on your pesticides it messes up my food, and we have no doctors to treat us.