In a rare and fascinating occurrence, a red-wattled lapwing has laid six eggs in Lunawada farm, defying the usual four-egg pattern. This event has intrigued zoologists and bird enthusiasts alike. Learn more about this unique nesting behavior and its implications for the upcoming monsoon season.
The Indian peafowl holds a special place in Indian culture. The bird features prominently in motifs in people’s houses and was even used to adorn the thrones of many kings in medieval India.
Mahesh Rangarajan
Aasheesh PittiE got a copy of Salim Ali’s ‘Book of Indian Birds’ in 1978 and got in touch with the latter’s nephew, veteran birder Zafar Futehally, a year la