Chennai: Bird watchers were thrilled by sightings of diverse bird species at Okkiyam Maduvu near Old Mahabalipuram Road and Oonamancherry Periya Eri n.

Here are some examples. In the Hindustani music bandish Piyu Piyu Ratata, for instance, the plaintive calls of birds such as the common hawk cuckoo, the koel and the peacock evoke a yearning for a ...

The yellow-billed cuckoo is sometimes called the "rain crow" because its song is often heard just before thunderstorms or summer showers. But this rare bird raises its voice less and less often in ...

Generally shy and elusive, the yellow-billed cuckoo can be easily overlooked. Its calls are usually loud and often provide the best evidence to the presence of the bird. It favors eating ...