ashvinmutthal

ashvinmutthal Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from ashvinmutthal, Photographer, Pune.

Bird no - 132Bird Name- Andaman WoodpeckerThe bird in the image is an Andaman woodpecker (Dryocopus hodgei). Appearance:...
14/04/2026

Bird no - 132
Bird Name- Andaman Woodpecker
The bird in the image is an Andaman woodpecker (Dryocopus hodgei). 

Appearance: It is a large, unmistakable black woodpecker with a vibrant red crest and strikingly pale eyes. 

Habitat: This species is endemic to the Andaman Islands in India, where it inhabits evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, as well as mangroves. 

Behavior: They are typically found in pairs or small parties, feeding higher up on trees. 

Status: It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List due to a restricted range and declining population. 





Bird No 132Bird Name- The brown-capped pygmy woodpeckerDandeli, KarnatakaThe brown-capped pygmy woodpecker has brownish ...
30/03/2026

Bird No 132
Bird Name- The brown-capped pygmy woodpecker
Dandeli, Karnataka

The brown-capped pygmy woodpecker has brownish cap from the forehead to hindneck. A small brown and white woodpecker with distinctive pink-rimmed white irises. Barred brown and white above, lightly streaked dirty white below. Tail spotted white. Paler brown crown (edged red in male) and eyestripes contrasting with white supercilia and cheeks.
This is a non-migratory bird found across most of India (except the northeast/Thar desert), Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It inhabits diverse, habitats up to 2300m, including deciduous/secondary forests, orchards, and also urban gardens. They are resident, though birds at higher altitudes may move to lower elevations during the winter months.


Bird No- 131Bird Name- Freckle-Breasted Woodpecker in Andaman and Nicobar Islands ("Andaman Endemic subspecies")Not foun...
14/03/2026

Bird No- 131
Bird Name- Freckle-Breasted Woodpecker in Andaman and Nicobar Islands ("Andaman Endemic subspecies")
Not found in the Nicobars


.insider

Bird NO- 131Bird Name- The Andaman boobook or Andaman hawk-owlBird The Andaman boobook or Andaman hawk-owl is a species ...
07/03/2026

Bird NO- 131
Bird Name- The Andaman boobook or Andaman hawk-owl
Bird
The Andaman boobook or Andaman hawk-owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to the Andaman Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical mangrove forest. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss.

06/03/2026

Loud call - CRESTED HAWK EAGLE

Bird No - 130Bird Name- The Red-breasted Parakeet (Psittacula alexandri), often called the Moustached Parakeet, is a med...
01/03/2026

Bird No - 130
Bird Name- The Red-breasted Parakeet (Psittacula alexandri), often called the Moustached Parakeet, is a medium-sized, noisy bird found in Southeast Asia, with a specific subspeciesP. a. abbotti, residing in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It has a grey-blue head, reddish chest, and distinct black facial markings.

.wild .hd

Bird No. 74ID- Purple Sunbird malePuneMaharashtra .wild .hd
27/02/2026

Bird No. 74
ID- Purple Sunbird male
Pune
Maharashtra

.wild .hd

Asian Paradise Flycatcher Pune
21/02/2026

Asian Paradise Flycatcher
Pune

Bird No 129Bird Name- Black BazaThe Black Baza is found in the Andaman Islands, with the specific subspecies A. l. andam...
20/02/2026

Bird No 129
Bird Name- Black Baza

The Black Baza is found in the Andaman Islands, with the specific subspecies A. l. andamanica inhabiting the region. These small, distinctive raptors are observed in the dense forests and woodlands of the Andaman Islands, often seen in pairs or small groups perched on bare branches. 

Key Facts about Black Baza in the Andamans:

Subspecies: The population in the Andaman Islands is recognized as the subspecies A. l. andamanica.

Appearance: A small, striking bird of prey (28–35 cm) with black plumage, a prominent crest, and a thick white breast band with rusty-edged white stripes on the belly.

Behavior: Known for a buoyant, graceful flight and a "checkerboard" pattern on the upper wings.

Diet: Primarily insectivorous, feeding on large beetles, cicadas, and small reptiles.

Habitat: Dense forests and woodlands. 

Recent sightings December 2025.


19/02/2026

2 males and 1 female in a Vedik
Ver ट्रेलरditer Flycatcher
Pune Feb 2026


Bird No- 128Paddyfield PipitThe bird in the image is a Paddyfield Pipit (Anthus rufulus) or potentially an African Pipit...
09/02/2026

Bird No- 128
Paddyfield Pipit
The bird in the image is a Paddyfield Pipit (Anthus rufulus) or potentially an African Pipit (Anthus cinnamomeus).
It is a small, ground-dwelling bird with brown, streaked plumage and long legs.
It is often found in open dry country, grasslands, and agricultural fields.
Its diet primarily consists of seeds and insects.
Paddyfield pipits are common resident birds across tropical Southern and Southeastern Asia, while African pipits are found across sub-Saharan Africa.

Bird No 128Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus), a widespread wading bird found in wetlands across warm regions of the wor...
08/02/2026

Bird No 128
Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus), a widespread wading bird found in wetlands across warm regions of the world.
The bird appears dark from a distance, but in good light, its plumage shows iridescent shades of bronze, green, purple, and deep maroon.
It has a long, downward-curved bill, which it uses to feed on insects, small fish, and crustaceans in shallow water.
This species is known to be migratory, spending winter months in various parts of Africa and Asia, including India.
During the breeding season, the neck and chest develop a richer chestnut color.


Address

Pune

Telephone

+919049998590

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when ashvinmutthal posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category