The shikra is a small Indian bird of prey in the family Accipitridae found widely distributed in Asia and Africa where it is also called the little banded goshawk.The African forms may represent a separate species but have usually been considered as subspecies of the shikra. Facts: Scientific name: Accipiter badiusMass: 130 g Encyclopedia of […]
Indian Bird – Black Kite: Birds of prey are always a subject of interest for photographers. The Indian Black kite is one such bird that I always wanted to capture but it is extremely difficult for to as they are always flying high in the sky. I use a point and shoot camera (Nikon B500 […]
Indian Bird – Black-winged kite: The black-winged kite, also known as the black-shouldered kite, is a small diurnal bird of prey in the family Accipitridae best known for its habit of hovering over open grasslands in the manner of the much smaller kestrels. It was always hard for me to take shots of this beautiful […]