Flying colours: Why Delhi is a birder's paradise

Birds of Delhi
Birds spotted in the city. This one is a male baya weaver.All photos by Vikas Choudhary / CSE
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Delhi’s wetlands and green zones are home to thriving bird populations. According to the Delhi Bird Atlas, there are some 471 bird species across the capital city.

Jungle babbler
Jungle babbler

The report attributed this diversity to the Delhi’s abundant biodiversity and varied landscape, including the Aravalli ridge, the Yamuna floodplains and its location along a key migratory corridor.  

Brown-headed barbet
Brown-headed barbet
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