Birdwatching in Munnar

New to bird-watching? GAYATRI HAZARIKA, a recent but no less enthusiastic initiate to this charming passion, introduces you to the soulful joys of a pleasant outdoor activity that you can enjoy with a pair of good binoculars, a field guide and a modicum of patience. Toss in a camera, and the pleasures are yours to share.

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Yahoo Lifestyle Entertainment Photo By Gayatri Hazarika Wed, Apr 25, 2012 4:00 AM EDT

Indian Pitta: One look at its feathers, and you know why this fellow is called a jewel thrush. Its lanky legs are used to hop and jump in typical thrush-like manner. The ornamented wings are used only as much as those of a yard chicken, except when it migrates locally. A meowing call gives away its presence when evening melts into dusk.
Indian Pitta: One look at its feathers, and you know why this fellow is called a jewel thrush. Its lanky legs are used to hop and jump in typical thrush-like manner. The ornamented wings are used only as much as those of a yard chicken, except when it migrates locally. A meowing call gives away its presence when evening melts into dusk.