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Grey Bushchat

Grey Bushchat

Grey Bushchat (F); 15 cm
Local Name: Jhaari Pidda
Distribution: Resident. Breeds in Himalayas and NE Indian hills; winters south to N Indian plains. Also occurs in China and SE Asia.
Conservation Status: Common
Location: Sarahan, Himachal Pradesh, Apr 2012

Grey-hooded Warbler

Grey-hooded Warbler

Grey-hooded Warbler; 10 cm
Local Name: Saleti-sir Keet Fuddki
Distribution: Resident. Himalayas and NE Indian hills. Also occurs in Myanmar
Conservation Status: Common
Location: Village Chindi, Himachal Pradesh, June 2012

Red-billed Chough

Red-billed Chough

Red-billed Chough (Chough); 37-39 cm
Local Name: Karnbhedi
Distribution: Resident. Mountains of W Pakistan and Himalayas. Moves lower in winter. Also occurs in Europe, Africa, W, C, N, E Asia.
Conservation Status: Less common
Location: Sarchu, Himachal Pradesh, Sept 2012

White-throated Kingfisher

White-throated Kingfisher

White-throated Kingfisher (White-breasted); 28 cm
Local Name: Safed Chhati Kilkila
Distribution: Abundant breeding resident throughout lowland parts of region.
Conservation Status: Common
Location: Bhambhewa Wetlands, Jind, Dec 2011

House Sparrow

House Sparrow

House Sparrow (F); 15 cm
Local Name: Gauraiya
Distribution: Breeding resident throughout plains and foothills. Rare in NW and NE. Also occurs in Europe, Africa, W, N, C Asia, Myanmar and Indonesia. Introduced to the Americas and Australia
Conservation Status: Common
Location: village Kamru Khas, Sangla valley, Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, Apr 2012