Oriental magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis), Male. It is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but now considered an Old World flycatcher. They are distinctive black and white birds with a long tail that is held upright as they forage on the ground or perch conspicuously. Occurring across most of the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia, they are common birds in urban gardens as well as forests. They are particularly well known for their songs and were once popular as cagebirds. #orientalmagpierobin #mpwildlife #birdsofmadhyapradesh #earthcapture #clawsandwings #birdofparadise #bestshotdaily #birds_ private #beautifulbirds #bird_watchers_daily #ybb_300k #birdphotographersofindia #natgeoindia #wildlifeofindia #indianwildlife #natgeoyourshot #naturesultans #natureinfocus #capturedincanon #canonindia #canon90d #birdsextreme #sanctuaryasia #wildlifeofindia #clawsandwings #letsexplorewild #letsexplorewild (at Bangalore, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPMrzlrjaNZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

The painted #bharatpurdiaries #keoladeoghananationalpark #earthcapture ##birdofparadise #bestshotdaily #birds_private #beautifulbirds #bird_watchers_daily #birdphotographersofindia #raptorslovers #raptoraddiction #natgeoyourshot #naturesultans #natureinfocus #capturedincanon #birdsextreme #sanctuaryasia #wildlifeofindia #clawsandwings @natgeoindia @naturein_focus @sanctuaryasia @birdphotographers_of_india @claws.n.wings @wildlifeindia @natgeotravellerindia @bestbirdshots (at VIPs_Clicks) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9NGFoMATNJ/?igshid=y1fcrpmglo17

#kill #spinylizard Consuming victims while still alive.....!🦅🦅🦅🦅🦉🦎🦎 The raptors then often consume victims while they are still alive, so long as they do not protest too vigorously — the prey eventually succumbs to massive blood loss or organ failure, incurred during dismemberment. In contrast, falcons have only modest talons on each toe, and rely more strongly on the high velocity of their strikes to disable their prey, having evolved a 'tooth' on their beaks to then aid in severing the spinal cords or crushing the heads of their prey. The osprey has enlarged, highly curved talons on each toe. These are adaptations for catching fish, also seen to a lesser extent in fishing raptors such as the bald eagle. Owls have enlarged talons on each short, robust toe, and each claw is less curved than seen in other birds of prey, part of a suite of adaptations to maximize grip strength. This enables them to squeeze victims to death — they specialize on small prey they usually swallow whole. #raptor #rajasthan_tourism #earthcapture ##birdofparadise #bestshotdaily #birds_private #beautifulbirds #bird_watchers_daily #birdphotographersofindia #raptorslovers #raptoraddiction #natgeoyourshot #naturesultans #natureinfocus #capturedincanon #birdsextreme #sanctuaryasia #wildlifeofindia #clawsandwings @natgeoindia @naturein_focus @sanctuaryasia @birdphotographers_of_india @claws.n.wings @wildlifeindia @natgeotravellerindia @bestbirdshots #raptors #raptorsofinstagram #laggerfalcon (at VIPs_Clicks) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9TkVzOgQh4/?igshid=1k1eait2ej7qb

#kill #spinylizard Consuming victims while still alive.....!🦅🦅🦅🦅🦉🦎🦎 The raptors then often consume victims while they are still alive, so long as they do not protest too vigorously — the prey eventually succumbs to massive blood loss or organ failure, incurred during dismemberment. In contrast, falcons have only modest talons on each toe, and rely more strongly on the high velocity of their strikes to disable their prey, having evolved a 'tooth' on their beaks to then aid in severing the spinal cords or crushing the heads of their prey. The osprey has enlarged, highly curved talons on each toe. These are adaptations for catching fish, also seen to a lesser extent in fishing raptors such as the bald eagle. Owls have enlarged talons on each short, robust toe, and each claw is less curved than seen in other birds of prey, part of a suite of adaptations to maximize grip strength. This enables them to squeeze victims to death — they specialize on small prey they usually swallow whole. #raptor #rajasthan_tourism #earthcapture ##birdofparadise #bestshotdaily #birds_private #beautifulbirds #bird_watchers_daily #birdphotographersofindia #raptorslovers #raptoraddiction #natgeoyourshot #naturesultans #natureinfocus #capturedincanon #birdsextreme #sanctuaryasia #wildlifeofindia #clawsandwings @natgeoindia @naturein_focus @sanctuaryasia @birdphotographers_of_india @claws.n.wings @wildlifeindia @natgeotravellerindia @bestbirdshots #raptors #raptorsofinstagram #blackwingedkite (at VIPs_Clicks) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-X2gKsgCgh/?igshid=1jdbdaeofp9h8

Most of the time, cormorants and humans live in harmony. ☆People enjoy watching these diving birds in their natural environment ☆Cormorants have short legs and webbed feet for swimming. Both the legs and feet are black. feet below the surface and stay under water up to 70 seconds. ☆Cormorants are generally gregarious, nesting in colonies, gathering in flocks and often also hunting together in groups, which sometimes number up to 4,000 birds. They catch fish by diving from the surface, chasing their prey underwater and seizing it with the hooked bill. ☆They eat mainly fish. Adults eat an average of one pound of fish per day, which is typically comprised of small (less than 6 inch) size classes. They are opportunistic and generalist feeders, preying on many species of fish, but concentrating on those that are easiest to catch. ☆After fishing, cormorants go ashore, and are frequently seen holding their wings out in the sun. All cormorants have preen gland secretions that are used ostensibly to keep the feathers waterproof. ☆Birds do not have any hair or fur to keep them warm; instead, they have feathers.Feathers keep birds warm and also help insulate them from the water. ... Birds such as ducks can coat their feathers in special oils so that they stay dry when in the water. #wildlifephotography #bharatpurdiaries #keoladeoghananationalpark #earthcapture ##birdofparadise #bestshotdaily #birds_private #beautifulbirds #bird_watchers_daily #birdphotographersofindia #raptorslovers #raptoraddiction #natgeoyourshot #naturesultans #natureinfocus #capturedincanon #birdsextreme #sanctuaryasia #wildlifeofindia #clawsandwings @natgeoindia @naturein_focus @sanctuaryasia @birdphotographers_of_india @claws.n.wings @wildlifeindia @natgeotravellerindia @bestbirdshots #strabopixelclub (at VIPs_Clicks) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9MXbN9AAGr/?igshid=ja5e06ec5kvc

#hoopoe #bird #earthcapture ##birdofparadise #bestshotdaily #birds_private #beautifulbirds #bird_watchers_daily #birdphotographersofindia #raptorslovers #woods #woodland #wood #natgeoyourshot #naturesultans #natureinfocus #capturedincanon #birdsextreme #sanctuaryasia #wildlifeofindia #clawsandwings @natgeoindia @naturein_focus @sanctuaryasia @birdphotographers_of_india @claws.n.wings @wildlifeindia @natgeotravellerindia @bestbirdshots_ (at VIPs_Clicks) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9ilrLLA353/?igshid=udzhdtb4q41r

#earthcapture ##birdofparadise #bestshotdaily #birds_private #beautifulbirds #bird_watchers_daily #birdphotographersofindia #raptorslovers #raptoraddiction #natgeoyourshot #naturesultans #natureinfocus #capturedincanon #birdsextreme #sanctuaryasia #wildlifeofindia #clawsandwings @natgeoindia @naturein_focus @sanctuaryasia @birdphotographers_of_india @claws.n.wings @wildlifeindia @natgeotravellerindia @bestbirdshots (at VIPs_Clicks) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9ilrLLA353/?igshid=eey050e13ci8

Most of the time, cormorants and humans live in harmony. ☆People enjoy watching these diving birds in their natural environment ☆Cormorants have short legs and webbed feet for swimming. Both the legs and feet are black. feet below the surface and stay under water up to 70 seconds. ☆Cormorants are generally gregarious, nesting in colonies, gathering in flocks and often also hunting together in groups, which sometimes number up to 4,000 birds. They catch fish by diving from the surface, chasing their prey underwater and seizing it with the hooked bill. ☆They eat mainly fish. Adults eat an average of one pound of fish per day, which is typically comprised of small (less than 6 inch) size classes. They are opportunistic and generalist feeders, preying on many species of fish, but concentrating on those that are easiest to catch. ☆After fishing, cormorants go ashore, and are frequently seen holding their wings out in the sun. All cormorants have preen gland secretions that are used ostensibly to keep the feathers waterproof. ☆Birds do not have any hair or fur to keep them warm; instead, they have feathers.Feathers keep birds warm and also help insulate them from the water. ... Birds such as ducks can coat their feathers in special oils so that they stay dry when in the water. #wildlifephotography #bharatpurdiaries #keoladeoghananationalpark #earthcapture ##birdofparadise #bestshotdaily #birds_private #beautifulbirds #bird_watchers_daily #birdphotographersofindia #raptorslovers #raptoraddiction #natgeoyourshot #naturesultans #natureinfocus #capturedincanon #birdsextreme #sanctuaryasia #wildlifeofindia #clawsandwings @natgeoindia @naturein_focus @sanctuaryasia @birdphotographers_of_india @claws.n.wings @wildlifeindia @natgeotravellerindia @bestbirdshots (at VIPs_Clicks) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9MXbN9AAGr/?igshid=10e357x55ntia

The painted #bharatpurdiaries #keoladeoghananationalpark #earthcapture ##birdofparadise #bestshotdaily #birds_private #beautifulbirds #bird_watchers_daily #birdphotographersofindia #raptorslovers #raptoraddiction #natgeoyourshot #naturesultans #natureinfocus #capturedincanon #birdsextreme #sanctuaryasia #wildlifeofindia #clawsandwings @natgeoindia @naturein_focus @sanctuaryasia @birdphotographers_of_india @claws.n.wings @wildlifeindia @natgeotravellerindia @bestbirdshots (at VIPs_Clicks) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9NGFoMATNJ/?igshid=zxxtzq4j6zni

The laggar falcon (Falco jugger) is a mid-sized bird of prey which occurs in the Indian subcontinent from extreme south-east Iran,and few more surrounding countries. They are Near Threatened species as per IUCN. They are an Indigenous raptor species with white and grey plumage that can hunt and fly at speeds of 180kmph. The species nest only on rock cliffs unreachable to humans. Habits. This Falcon is a bird of open and cultivated country and, to some extent, of light deciduous woods but never of the damp, humid evergreen forests of the wetter districts. It has no fear of civilization and haunts the surroundings and even the interior of towns and villages, not infrequently preying on chickens and tame pigeons. Tal Chapar Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan is one of the few places in India where this bird still #pelican #bharatpurdiaries♥ #keoladeoghananationalpark #earthcapture ##birdofparadise #bestshotdaily #birds_private #beautifulbirds #bird_watchers_daily #birdphotographersofindia #raptorslovers #raptoraddiction #natgeoyourshot #naturesultans #natureinfocus #capturedincanon #birdsextreme #sanctuaryasia #wildlifeofindia #clawsandwings @natgeoindia @naturein_focus @sanctuaryasia @birdphotographers_of_india @claws.n.wings @wildlifeindia @natgeotravellerindia @bestbirdshots  #NGTIndia @NatGeoTravellerIndia @NGTIndia #YourShotPhotographer @natgeo's #bbcearth (at VIPs_Clicks) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9USPICACFX/?igshid=1dngopzyffgtc

Consuming victims while still alive.....!🦅🦅🦅🦅🦉🦎🦎 The raptors then often consume victims while they are still alive, so long as they do not protest too vigorously — the prey eventually succumbs to massive blood loss or organ failure, incurred during dismemberment. In contrast, falcons have only modest talons on each toe, and rely more strongly on the high velocity of their strikes to disable their prey, having evolved a 'tooth' on their beaks to then aid in severing the spinal cords or crushing the heads of their prey. The osprey has enlarged, highly curved talons on each toe. These are adaptations for catching fish, also seen to a lesser extent in fishing raptors such as the bald eagle. Owls have enlarged talons on each short, robust toe, and each claw is less curved than seen in other birds of prey, part of a suite of adaptations to maximize grip strength. This enables them to squeeze victims to death — they specialize on small prey they usually swallow whole. #raptor #rajasthan_tourism #earthcapture ##birdofparadise #bestshotdaily #birds_private #beautifulbirds #bird_watchers_daily #birdphotographersofindia #raptorslovers #raptoraddiction #natgeoyourshot #naturesultans #natureinfocus #capturedincanon #birdsextreme #sanctuaryasia #wildlifeofindia #clawsandwings @natgeoindia @naturein_focus @sanctuaryasia @birdphotographers_of_india @claws.n.wings @wildlifeindia @natgeotravellerindia @bestbirdshots #raptors #raptorsofinstagram #laggerfalcon (at VIPs_Clicks) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9c3RsKA_Uu/?igshid=16hm5wnu64ljn

The painted #bharatpurdiaries #keoladeoghananationalpark #earthcapture ##birdofparadise #bestshotdaily #birds_private #beautifulbirds #bird_watchers_daily #birdphotographersofindia #raptorslovers #raptoraddiction #natgeoyourshot #naturesultans #natureinfocus #capturedincanon #birdsextreme #sanctuaryasia #wildlifeofindia #clawsandwings @natgeoindia @naturein_focus @sanctuaryasia @birdphotographers_of_india @claws.n.wings @wildlifeindia @natgeotravellerindia @bestbirdshots (at VIPs_Clicks) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9NGFoMATNJ/?igshid=imcbt8xe2p9r

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The recording is now available on ecoAmerica's YouTube channel for viewers to be inspired by student climate leaders! Join Aishah-Nyeta Brown & Jerome Foster II and be inspired by student climate leaders as we recognize the High School Student finalists. Watch now to find out which student received the $25,000 grand prize and top recognition!

Most of the time, cormorants and humans live in harmony. ☆People enjoy watching these diving birds in their natural environment ☆Cormorants have short legs and webbed feet for swimming. Both the legs and feet are black. feet below the surface and stay under water up to 70 seconds. ☆Cormorants are generally gregarious, nesting in colonies, gathering in flocks and often also hunting together in groups, which sometimes number up to 4,000 birds. They catch fish by diving from the surface, chasing their prey underwater and seizing it with the hooked bill. ☆They eat mainly fish. Adults eat an average of one pound of fish per day, which is typically comprised of small (less than 6 inch) size classes. They are opportunistic and generalist feeders, preying on many species of fish, but concentrating on those that are easiest to catch. ☆After fishing, cormorants go ashore, and are frequently seen holding their wings out in the sun. All cormorants have preen gland secretions that are used ostensibly to keep the feathers waterproof. ☆Birds do not have any hair or fur to keep them warm; instead, they have feathers.Feathers keep birds warm and also help insulate them from the water. ... Birds such as ducks can coat their feathers in special oils so that they stay dry when in the water. #wildlifephotography #bharatpurdiaries #keoladeoghananationalpark #earthcapture ##birdofparadise #bestshotdaily #birds_private #beautifulbirds #bird_watchers_daily #birdphotographersofindia #raptorslovers #raptoraddiction #natgeoyourshot #naturesultans #natureinfocus #capturedincanon #birdsextreme #sanctuaryasia #wildlifeofindia #clawsandwings @natgeoindia @naturein_focus @sanctuaryasia @birdphotographers_of_india @claws.n.wings @wildlifeindia @natgeotravellerindia @bestbirdshots (at VIPs_Clicks) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9MXbN9AAGr/?igshid=16q5t5cl2ht3q

Most of the time, cormorants and humans live in harmony. ☆People enjoy watching these diving birds in their natural environment ☆Cormorants have short legs and webbed feet for swimming. Both the legs and feet are black. feet below the surface and stay under water up to 70 seconds. ☆Cormorants are generally gregarious, nesting in colonies, gathering in flocks and often also hunting together in groups, which sometimes number up to 4,000 birds. They catch fish by diving from the surface, chasing their prey underwater and seizing it with the hooked bill. ☆They eat mainly fish. Adults eat an average of one pound of fish per day, which is typically comprised of small (less than 6 inch) size classes. They are opportunistic and generalist feeders, preying on many species of fish, but concentrating on those that are easiest to catch. ☆After fishing, cormorants go ashore, and are frequently seen holding their wings out in the sun. All cormorants have preen gland secretions that are used ostensibly to keep the feathers waterproof. ☆Birds do not have any hair or fur to keep them warm; instead, they have feathers.Feathers keep birds warm and also help insulate them from the water. ... Birds such as ducks can coat their feathers in special oils so that they stay dry when in the water. #wildlifephotography #bharatpurdiaries #keoladeoghananationalpark #earthcapture ##birdofparadise #bestshotdaily #birds_private #beautifulbirds #bird_watchers_daily #birdphotographersofindia #raptorslovers #raptoraddiction #natgeoyourshot #naturesultans #natureinfocus #capturedincanon #birdsextreme #sanctuaryasia #wildlifeofindia #clawsandwings @natgeoindia @naturein_focus @sanctuaryasia @birdphotographers_of_india @claws.n.wings @wildlifeindia @natgeotravellerindia @bestbirdshots (at VIPs_Clicks) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9MXbN9AAGr/?igshid=ka0q2ipijr3f

The laggar falcon (Falco jugger) is a mid-sized bird of prey which occurs in the Indian subcontinent from extreme south-east Iran,and few more surrounding countries. They are Near Threatened species as per IUCN. They are an Indigenous raptor species with white and grey plumage that can hunt and fly at speeds of 180kmph. The species nest only on rock cliffs unreachable to humans. Habits. This Falcon is a bird of open and cultivated country and, to some extent, of light deciduous woods but never of the damp, humid evergreen forests of the wetter districts. It has no fear of civilization and haunts the surroundings and even the interior of towns and villages, not infrequently preying on chickens and tame pigeons. Tal Chapar Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan is one of the few places in India where this bird still #pelican #bharatpurdiaries♥ #keoladeoghananationalpark #earthcapture ##birdofparadise #bestshotdaily #birds_private #beautifulbirds #bird_watchers_daily #birdphotographersofindia #raptorslovers #raptoraddiction #natgeoyourshot #naturesultans #natureinfocus #capturedincanon #birdsextreme #sanctuaryasia #wildlifeofindia #clawsandwings @natgeoindia @naturein_focus @sanctuaryasia @birdphotographers_of_india @claws.n.wings @wildlifeindia @natgeotravellerindia @bestbirdshots  #NGTIndia @NatGeoTravellerIndia @NGTIndia #YourShotPhotographer @natgeo's #bbcearth  (at VIPs_Clicks) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9USPICACFX/?igshid=1b9fg294ar2ez

Consuming victims while still alive The raptors then often consume victims while they are still alive, so long as they do not protest too vigorously — the prey eventually succumbs to massive blood loss or organ failure, incurred during dismemberment. In contrast, falcons have only modest talons on each toe, and rely more strongly on the high velocity of their strikes to disable their prey, having evolved a 'tooth' on their beaks to then aid in severing the spinal cords or crushing the heads of their prey. The osprey has enlarged, highly curved talons on each toe. These are adaptations for catching fish, also seen to a lesser extent in fishing raptors such as the bald eagle. Owls have enlarged talons on each short, robust toe, and each claw is less curved than seen in other birds of prey, part of a suite of adaptations to maximize grip strength. This enables them to squeeze victims to death — they specialize on small prey they usually swallow whole. #raptors #keoladeoghananationalpark #earthcapture ##birdofparadise #bestshotdaily #birds_private #beautifulbirds #bird_watchers_daily #birdphotographersofindia #raptorslovers #raptoraddiction #natgeoyourshot #naturesultans #natureinfocus #capturedincanon #birdsextreme #sanctuaryasia #wildlifeofindia #clawsandwings @natgeoindia @naturein_focus @sanctuaryasia @birdphotographers_of_india @claws.n.wings @wildlifeindia @natgeotravellerindia @bestbirdshots (at VIPs_Clicks) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9TkVzOgQh4/?igshid=u61i4b4oex90

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The American Climate Leadership Awards 2024 broadcast recording is now available on ecoAmerica's YouTube channel for viewers to be inspired by active climate leaders. Watch to find out which finalist received the $50,000 grand prize! Hosted by Vanessa Hauc and featuring Bill McKibben and Katharine Hayhoe!