Huge numbers were shot in late 19th century, and population apparently has never recovered to historic levels. May be limited now by loss of habitat on South American wintering range. Family Plovers Habitat

Still abundant locally, but has declined drastically in interior parts of range. Clearing of forest has favored invasion by Mallards, which hybridize extensively with Black Ducks, leading to genetic

servation status Population probably stable or possibly increasing. Numbers occurring in east (as migrants and wintering birds) have increased greatly during recent decades. Undoubtedly vulnerable to the

Altamira Oriole

Has adapted fairly well to suburban habitats, but surveys still show decreasing populations in recent decades. Family Hummingbirds Habitat Brushy canyons, parks, gardens. Breeds in a variety of semi-open

Uncommon and local, colonies vulnerable to disturbance. No obvious trends in population. Family Gulls and Terns Habitat Northern coasts (summer); open ocean (winter). During most of year apparently at

Conservation status Would be vulnerable to loss of habitat, but no significant decline noted so far. In some regions, Brown-headed Cowbirds often lay eggs in nests of this species. Family Tyrant Flycatchers

onservation status Still very common in parts of its limited range. Could be vulnerable to loss of streamside habitat. Family New World Sparrows Habitat Desert streams, brush, mesquite. Typically found

“Shazam for bird calls” is a compelling sales pitch, and a difficult technical proposition. It’s much harder for an algorithm to identify animal sounds, in all their wild pied beauty, than to recognize

An oriole’s diet varies. Insects are harder to find in spring, so orioles especially seek ripe fruit and berries in that season. Nothin’ Fancy Perhaps one of the best things about oranges is the low

This historically significant Shiva temple has a fascinating mythology attached to it. Located near the Bangana tank, an ancient construction, the refreshing water body will soothe your soul. Don’t miss:The

The Mahalakshmi temple dedicated to three Hindu deities- Goddess Durga, Goddess Laxmi and Goddess Saraswati, dates back to the year 1831. Open from 6:00 AM until 10:00 PM, the temple welcomes its devotees

What better way to find inner peace and spiritual fulfilment than in one of the best temples located in Juhu. The environment is enought to render an aura of serenity, but to add to that, a retreat into

Women have been prevented from occupying the front rows at a function organised in Mumbai's famed Swaminarayan Temple. According to female reporters, they were not allowed to take the front seats so as

The old temple was consecrated on Thursday, 19th November 1801. According to our Hindu Calendar it falls on Kartik Shudha Chaturdashi, Shake 1723 in “Durmukh Sanvatsar”. It's build-up area was 3.60mtr.

St. Thomas's Cathedral offers a peaceful respite in a busy part of the city and is renowned for its award winning stained glass work. The first Anglican church in Mumbai, St. Thomas's dates back to 1718.

The Presbyterian Afghan Church is officially known as The Church of St John the Evangelist. It was built by the British in memory of the thousands of soldiers who lost their lives in the First Afghan War

The opulent Catholic Holy Name Cathedral was built to replace the older one in nearby Bhuleshwar, and is decorated with an array of artwork. It opened its doors for worship in 1905. It's renowned for its

Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue was built in 1884 by Jacob Elias Sassoon and his brother Albert (the Sassoon family also built the Sassoon Docks), in memory of their father Eliyahoo Sassoon. This soothing

The Mumbadevi Temple is dedicated to the goddess Mumba, whom the city of Mumbai was named after, and that's what makes this otherwise unremarkable temple noteworthy. The Koli fishermen, believed to be