A subadult Paddyfield pipit foraging in the grass
A very common bird in our region in the grasslands and open areas. This is an insectivorous bird that flies in short bursts of undulating flying pattern which appears playful. They are generally seen on the ground in the grasslands, banks of lakes and other grassy patches walking on the ground and looking for insects.
The bird lays nests on the ground in the grasslands or dry lake beds similar to other birds like Oriental Pratincoles, Stilts and Sparrowlarks etc.. This one must have fledged recently based on the plumage - it was quite curious about the photographer and didn't move much while I was around. There was another fledgling next to it at a short distance - both were very curious, but the other one maintained its distance.
The start of winter sees its number grow gradually as the number of insects grows exponentially due to increase in moisture and good weather conditions.
Thanks in advance for your views and feedback.
A subadult Paddyfield pipit foraging in the grass
A very common bird in our region in the grasslands and open areas. This is an insectivorous bird that flies in short bursts of undulating flying pattern which appears playful. They are generally seen on the ground in the grasslands, banks of lakes and other grassy patches walking on the ground and looking for insects.
The bird lays nests on the ground in the grasslands or dry lake beds similar to other birds like Oriental Pratincoles, Stilts and Sparrowlarks etc.. This one must have fledged recently based on the plumage - it was quite curious about the photographer and didn't move much while I was around. There was another fledgling next to it at a short distance - both were very curious, but the other one maintained its distance.
The start of winter sees its number grow gradually as the number of insects grows exponentially due to increase in moisture and good weather conditions.
Thanks in advance for your views and feedback.