Birds of Backwaters

A photo essay of the winged residents in the backwaters and the canals of Kochi in India.

Indian Pond Heron

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The Indian pond heron which is also referred to as the paddy bird.

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The White-throated Kingfisher- also referred to as a white-breasted kingfisher

Kingfisher in kochi backwaters
Darter in Kochi backwaters

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Darter- Also referred to as the snake bird because of its long slender neck

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The Brahminy Kite- also known as the red-backed sea-eagle

Brahmini kite in Kochi backwaters
Cormorant in Kochi backwaters

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The Indian cormorant which is often reffered to as the Indian shag

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A Red-wattled Lapwing seen in Kochi Backwaters

Red-wattled Lapwing in Kochi Backwaters
Pond heron in water hyacinth

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A pond heron with a stretched neck seen in between the water hyacinth plants

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intermediate egret, median egret, smaller egret, or yellow-billed egret

Yellow billed egret in Kochi backwaters

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