Andaman Series #4: Andaman Hawk Owl
Andaman Series #4: Andaman Hawk Owl

Our previous post in this series was about a diurnal (day-time) predator in the forests of Andamans – Andaman Serpent Eagle.  This week we look at a mysterious nocturnal predator.   Craaaw. The call came all of a sudden. Soft and mellow, totally unlike the…

Andaman Series #3: Andaman Serpent Eagle
Andaman Series #3: Andaman Serpent Eagle

Do you remember how many species of birds are considered endemic to the Andaman Islands? 🙂 Check the Endemic Birds of Andamans post to see if you got it right!   This week, we look at an apex predator in the Andamans. One that…

Andaman Series #2: Andaman Teal
Andaman Series #2: Andaman Teal

In the previous post of this series, we’d discussed about island endemism and listed the species of birds that are considered to be endemic to the Andaman Islands. Starting with this post, over the next few weeks, we’ll look at some of these endemic…

Andaman Series #1: Endemic birds of Andamans
Andaman Series #1: Endemic birds of Andamans

What is common among the following species of birds?   Yes, they are all found only in Andamans. But did you know that they are are all endemic (found ONLY in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and nowhere else in the world)?   Islands…