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The Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is a non-migratory songbird native to eastern North America, recognizable by the male’s bright red plumage, black face mask, and prominent crest. They primarily eat seeds, fruits, and insects, and serve as the official state bird for seven US states.

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#birds #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotographersofindia taken in New York City by @featheredchronicles

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The collared falconet (Microhierax caerulescens) is one of the smallest birds of prey in the world. Measuring just 14 to 18 cm (5.5 to 7 inches) long and weighing only 30 to 50 grams, this tiny raptor features glossy black upperparts, a striking white collar, and a cute, panda-like black eye stripe.

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#birds #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotographersofindia taken in Darjeeling, Queen of Hills by @featheredchronicles

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The oriental dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca), also known as the black-backed or three-toed kingfisher, is a tiny, brilliantly colored forest bird. Measuring just 4 to 6 inches long and weighing under an ounce, it features a coral-red bill, yellow-orange belly, and vibrant lilac-blue upperparts.

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#birds #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotographersofindia taken in Darjeeling, Queen of Hills by @featheredchronicles

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The bar-tailed godwit (Limosa lapponica) holds the world record for the longest non-stop migration of any bird, flying over 13,000 km (8,000 miles) across the Pacific Ocean without stopping to eat or sleep.

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#birds #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotographersofindia taken in Bakkhali, South 24 Parganas by @featheredchronicles

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The sanderling (Calidris alba) is a small, energetic wading bird famous for its frantic, clockwork-like sprints along the shoreline, chasing receding waves to snap up tiny marine prey.

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#birds #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotographersofindia taken in Bakkhali, South 24 Parganas by @featheredchronicles

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The Terek sandpiper (Xenus cinereus) is a small, distinctive migratory shorebird easily recognized by its short orange-yellow legs and long, distinctly upturned bill. It is the sole member of its genus (Xenus).

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#birds #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotographersofindia taken in Bakkhali, South 24 Parganas by @featheredchronicles

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The ruddy turnstone (Arenaria interpres) is a small, stocky migratory shorebird famous for its unique foraging habit of flipping over stones, shells, and seaweed with its stout bill to find hidden prey.

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#birds #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotographersofindia taken in Bakkhali, South 24 Parganas by @featheredchronicles

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The Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) is a small, striking diving duck native to North America. Known for its large, fan-shaped crest and serrated bill, it measures 16–19 inches long and weighs 1.2–1.5 lbs.

Physical Traits

Distinct Crests: Males show a large black-and-white semicircular crest; females sport a cinnamon-brown crest.

Sawbill: Features a thin, narrow bill with serrated edges to grip slippery fish.

Underwater Vision: Equipped with special nictitating membranes (clear eyelids) to see clearly underwater.

Diet & Hunting

Diving Experts: Dive below the surface to hunt by sight, staying submerged for up to 2 minutes.

Prey Selection: Eat small fish, crayfish, crabs, and aquatic insects.

Headfirst Swallowing: Resurface and turn fish headfirst before swallowing to avoid spiny fins.

Nesting & Reproduction

Cavity Nesters: Use tree hollows or artificial nest boxes near water up to 50 feet high.

Leaping Ducklings: Newborn ducklings leave the nest by jumping to the ground or water when only one day old.

Brood Parasitism: Females frequently lay eggs in the nests of other hooded mergansers or wood ducks.

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#birds #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotographersofindia taken in New York City by @featheredchronicles

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The crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela) is a medium-sized bird of prey native to tropical Asia. Weighing 420 to 1,800 g with a wingspan of 109 to 169 cm, it is famous for its specialized diet of snakes and lizards, large piercing yellow eyes, and a distinct, bushy white-tipped crest.

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#birds #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotographersofindia taken in Darjeeling, Queen of Hills by @featheredchronicles

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The rufous-throated wren-babbler (Spelaeornis caudatus) is a tiny, shy bird with a dark brown, scaled body, a gray face, and a bright orange-red throat. Found in the Eastern Himalayas, it lives near the ground in thick brush and is mostly known by its loud song.

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#birds #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotographersofindia taken in Darjeeling, Queen of Hills by @featheredchronicles

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The striated laughingthrush (Grammatoptila striata) is a large, bulky songbird in the family Leiothrichidae. It lives in the Himalayan foothills and temperate mountain forests across India, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, and Myanmar. It is the only species in the genus Grammatoptila.

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#birds #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotographersofindia taken in Darjeeling, Queen of Hills by @featheredchronicles

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