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 harsh call of a crow. It was well past sunset and we […]
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 looks dressed to kill. The Andaman Serpent Eagle (Spilornis elgini). […]
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 species and understand more about them. On my first visit […]
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 often exhibit varying degrees of endemism and diversity in their flora […]