6 Species of Bird Of Prey Found in Thar Desert of Rajasthan

Great Indian Desert covers an large area of Rajasthan state and extends into Gujarat, Punjab and Haryana too. The region is haven for largest number of migratory and resident desert birds species. Here is the list of resident desert birds and Bird Of Prey found in Thar Desert of Rajasthan, India.

Eagles

Greater Spotted Eagle

Eagle are the largest species of birds of prey found in India, powerfully-built with heavy head, leg and beaks. There are list of 10 species of Eagles Found in India, Here are few one to spot in Thar desert national park of Rajasthan.

Falcons

Peregrine_Falcon_India

Falcon are birds of prey which includes about 40 species around the globe. There are 10 most beautiful species of Falcons found in India and one can spot most these species in Thar Desert of Rajasthan.

Harriers

Marsh_Harrier!

A harrier bird of prey mostly found hunting on open ground by flying low over the grassland, feeding on small mammals, rats and reptiles. The genus contains 16 species and out of those 4 types of harrier bird of prey found in India.

Buzzards

Common_Buzzard

Buzzard is the common name of several species of birds of prey of the genus Buteo and are medium-sized birds of prey. The common names for various buzzard birds of prey are based on structure, location and size, Here is the list of Buzzard Birds found in India.

Kites

Black_shoulder_kite

Kites are medium-sized birds of prey and are diurnal raptors. The black kite and black-shouldered kite are small raptor found in open habitats throughout Desert National Park.

Vultures

Egyptian_vulture_Orchha

Vultures are scavengers and all belonging to the Cathartidae family of bird of prey. There are 9 species of vultures found in India including both migratory and residential, Here is the list of few vulture species from Thar Desert.

Thar Desert is the only home to some of the fast vanishing wildlife species found in India, including the blackbuck in grasslands, chinkara in desert, Indian wild ass in Rann of Kutch and caracal in jungle.

Barn Owl, Short-eared Owl and Indian Eagle Owl are the few nocturnal raptors found in Thar Desert.

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