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Flying Dragons and Allies (Subfamily Draconinae)Observer
akshaybucheDescription
Scientific Name: Psammophilus dorsalisCommon Names: South Indian Rock Agama, Saxicolus Lizard, Rock Lizard, Rock DragonPsammophilus dorsalis was described by Gray in 1831 as Agama dorsalis basing on specimens from India (Smith 1935). They are endemic to India and are widely distributed in southern India. It is known to occur in southern Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats southward to Kanyakumari in the extreme south of India. This species is a rock-dwelling agama (Smith 1935, Sharma 2002). From its wide distribution, it is inferred that this species is found in a variety of habitats, including dry and moist forests, and shrublands. They are mainly found in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu.
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Great Barbet (Psilopogon virens)Observer
akshaybucheDescription
Great Barbet!!
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The great barbet (Megalaima virens) is an Asian barbet. Barbets are a group of near passerine birds with a worldwide tropical distribution. They get their name from the bristles which fringe their heavy bills.
The great barbet is a resident breeder in the lower-to-middle altitudes of the Himalayas, ranging across northern India, Nepal and Bhutan, and some parts of Southeast Asia as far away as Laos. It is a species of broadleaf evergreen woodlands at 600-2,565 m altitude. It nests in a tree hole.
This is the largest barbet at 31–33 cm (12–13 in) in length and a weight of 192–295 g (6.8–10.4 oz). It is a plump bird, with a short neck, large head and short tail.
The adult has a blue head, large yellow bill, brown back and breast, green-streaked yellow belly and red vent. The rest of the plumage is green. Both sexes and immature birds are similar.
The male's territorial call is a very loud kay-oh. The alarm is a harsh keeab, and another call is a repetitive piou-piou-piou-piou. (from wiki)
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Rufous Treepie (Dendrocitta vagabunda)Observer
akshaybucheDescription
The rufous treepie (Dendrocitta vagabunda) is a treepie, native to the Indian Subcontinent and adjoining parts of Southeast Asia. It is a member of the Corvidae (crow) family. It is long tailed and has loud musical calls making it very conspicuous. It is found commonly in open scrub, agricultural areas, forests as well as urban gardens. Like other corvids it is very adaptable, omnivorous and opportunistic in feeding. (from wiki)
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Black Kite (Milvus migrans)Observer
akshaybucheDescription
Lots of kites are the resident on Vetal Hill in Pune
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Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus)Observer
akshaybucheDescription
In center of pune city there is a hill known as Vetal Hill which has lot of flora and fauna. Peafolws are the residents of the this place.
