White-breasted Waterhen – Kanbili
The White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus), locally known as ކަނބިލި — Kanbili, is a medium-sized wetland bird found on many islands of the…
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Village Weaver (Ploceus cucullatus) — an Introduced Bird in the Maldives
The Village Weaver (Ploceus cucullatus) is a small, brightly coloured bird belonging to the weaver family, Ploceidae. It is native to much…
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Maldivian Pond Heron – Huvadhoo Raabondhi
The Maldivian Pond Heron, known locally as Huvadhoo Raabondhi, is a captivating symbol of the Maldives’ avian diversity. This subspecies of the…
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Little Heron (Butorides atricapilla)
The Little Heron (Butorides atricapilla) is a small waterbird belonging to the heron family. In the Maldives, it is locally known as…
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Grey Heron – Maakanaa
Among the many birds that grace the islands of the Maldives, few are as iconic and memorable as the Grey Heron, known…
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Asian Koel – Koveli
In the days of our childhood, the Asian Koel, locally known as “Koveli” in Dhivehi, was a common sight in the Maldives.…
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Findhana – Common Sandpiper
Findhana – Common Sandpiper of the Maldives In the tranquil landscapes of the Maldives, a feathered resident graces the shores and shallow…
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Asian Brown Flycatcher
The Maldivian shores come alive with the arrival of a special guest towards the end of the year — the Asian Brown…
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