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Going To Dehradun? Here Are The Birds You Should Look For

From wetland finches to Himalayan cliff dwellers, the birds around this Uttarakhand city are reason enough to pack a pair of binoculars

Red-Vented Bulbul Perched in Dehradun Garden Photo: Puneet Pandit (Instagram: @eternaleverlasting)
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Dehradun, the winter capital of Uttarakhand, sits in the Doon Valley where the Himalayan foothills meet the plains, and that overlap shows up in its birdlife. Within a short drive of the city, forest, riverbank, wetland, and cliff habitats each hold their own set of species, from garden regulars to birds rarely seen outside the mountains. Here are 10 worth watching for.

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