Pakistan includes a total of 786 bird species, of which 39 are rare. The chukar is the official national bird of Pakistan, and the shaheen falcon is the symbolic icon of the Pakistan Air Force. This "Wildlife of Pakistan" blog is mainly the record of my birding experience in different locations of Pakistan mainly in Margalla Hills, Islamabad.
10 Nov 2020 1 minute read 0 comments Zagham Travel
Swans are very beautiful birds and close to the family of the geese and ducks. Mostly they are considered fancy birds and are found in every park and zoo. They are also kept in houses as a pet if they have some water pond in the house. Swan's pair l...
31 Oct 2020 1 minute read 1 comment Zagham Travel
The house crow is a resident bird of Asia and is commonly found all over Pakistan. They are mostly found in urban areas where they easily find food. Crows are very opportunist birds and they know every trick to survive in a harsh environment. The ho...
28 Oct 2020 1 minute read 0 comments Zagham Travel
The kalij pheasant is one of the most beautiful pheasants found in forests and thickets. They are especially found in the area of the Himalayan foothills. In Pakistan, they are found in Margalla Hills National park in a large number. It is also cons...
22 Oct 2020 1 minute read 0 comments Zagham Travel
During the visit to the World's 2nd largest salt mine, Khwera Salt Mine in Pind Dadan Khan, I saw some birds. Mostly these are water birds as this salt range area has many lakes and water ponds. Many migratory birds visit this area regularly. In the...
3 Oct 2020 1 minute read 4 comments Zagham Travel
I planned a visit to Lahore, It was a family trip. Lahore is called a city of gardens. So I also visited different gardens and parks. During this visit, I also saw some birds living in these gardens. Mostly these are very common birds like a crow, h...
1 Oct 2020 1 minute read 0 comments Zagham Travel
The yellow-billed blue magpie or gold-billed magpie is a beautiful and colorful bird. The yellow-billed blue magpie is a passerine bird. This magpie is a big bird and falls in the crow and jay family. The specie is found in Subcontinent and especial...
27 Sep 2020 1 minute read 2 comments Zagham Travel
The white-eyes are small passerine birds and are mostly found in tropical and subtropical forests. They are very common in Margalla Hills, Islamabad. Even they are found in urban areas of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The white circle around their eye m...
26 Sep 2020 1 minute read 2 comments Zagham Travel
During my birding tour, I have seen pigs many times. They mostly avoid the human presence and perform their activities at night. They live in a large drift. Pigs always love to have some easy food. So they are found near garbage sites around Margall...
20 Sep 2020 1 minute read 6 comments Zagham Travel
The spotted owlet is a small owl that lives in the subcontinent. The spotted owlet is a common resident of open habitats. They are very cute and very well camouflaged. They have adapted to live among humans and are found in urban areas. They are com...
15 Sep 2020 1 minute read 0 comments Zagham Travel
The Asian koel is a member of the cuckoo family. It is found in Subcontinent. In Margalla Hills, Islamabad they are very common even they are found in the Parks of the urban area. Mostly their loud calls attract everyone. These calls are very loud a...
