{"id":2672,"date":"2016-10-13T13:10:42","date_gmt":"2016-10-13T13:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiadestinationsblog.wordpress.com\/?p=2672"},"modified":"2022-09-20T08:51:44","modified_gmt":"2022-09-20T08:51:44","slug":"birds-vasai-virar-urban-garden-vasai-birds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/birds-vasai-virar-urban-garden-vasai-birds\/","title":{"rendered":"Garden Birds in Vasai-Virar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the final part of the birds in Vasai-Virar series, I will be focusing on the garden birds in Vasai-Virar. Most of these birds are found in Vasai-Virar region throughout the year. However, that does not mean that these birds are easy to photograph. While some birds are always close to human civilization some birds still prefer to be left alone and they take some time to be discovered. If you have not read the previous part of the series you can read more about Vasai aquatic birds<\/a> here and Vasai forest and grassland birds<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Ashy Prinia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ashy Prinia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Also known as Ashy Wren Warbler, Ashy Prinia is a tiny warbler that you can find across the paddy fields of Vasai. They are among the cutest garden birds in Vasai-Virar. These birds are tiny and quick and therefore it requires some patience and great eyesight to spot them within those micro-moments when they take a flight to hop from one grass to the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ashy Prinia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Ashy Prinia Vasai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

They usually pick insects that fly around the grassland, shrubs and home gardens. They build the nest which is close to the ground and breed from June to September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indian Prinia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Indian Prinia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Also known as Plain Prinia or White Browed Wren-Warbler this is another tiny warbler that one can find in Vasai. Unlike Ashy Prinia which you can find almost everywhere, Indian Prinia is not very common to see around. This skulking bird usually is found in wet grasslands and open fields and the wheatish color of the bird allows it to camouflage with the surroundings and grass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Indian Prinia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Like Ashy Prinia, this one too feeds on insects that are found readily in grasslands and farms and open fields. Indian Prinia is very identical to Ashy Prinia and you might not spot the difference right away, but Ashy Prinia definitely looks charming with its darker shade. It is certainly one of the hardest to find garden birds in Vasai-Virar .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oriental Magpie Robin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Oriental Magpie Robin (Male)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Oriental Magpie Robin, I and Sarah luckily did not have to venture too far. We first discovered them in the backyard of the church compound which we can see directly from our bedroom balcony. Oriental Magpie Robin (male) has this majestic black and white color that looks even beautiful when they fly around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Oriental Magpie Robin (Female)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The female has a grayish appearance and she looks equally charming. I later discovered that they are the national birds of Bangladesh. I love their upright tail and their sweet voice. They talk a lot, but since they have a sweet voice I won\u2019t mind them whistling for hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oriental Magpie Robin is insectivorous, but they also won\u2019t mind roaches, geckos, leeches, and centipedes. They certainly make it to the list of the sweetest garden birds in Vasai-Virar due to their sweet voice.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Check out the beautiful Oriental Magpie Robin in the video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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