The true ancestor of our domestic Chicken, the Red Junglefowl is a widespread resident in North Eastern India. While you can see them all over the Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary, photographing them in the wild is a huge challenge, given their shy and restless behavior. We found it easier to photograph their Peninsular Indian cousin - the Grey Junglefowl. You can read about the Grey Junglefowl in our earlier post here.
We sighted mostly the male Red Junglefowls' and here is a collection of images taken with the D300, 300mm f2.8 mounted with the 2x TC. All images were taken in the Eastern range of the Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary, which is truly a birder's delight. From among all the three ranges of the Sanctuary - Western, Central and Eastern, it was during our trips into the Eastern range that we saw and photographed many different species of birds. As this range is located furthest away from all the resorts, not many people visit the range, making it the least frequented range of the Sanctuary. But if you are a Birder and are visiting Kaziranga, we would recommend not just one, but a couple of trips to the Eastern range. It is beautiful and believe us, absolutely worth it.
Pl. note that all images are copyright of Thomas and Shilpy. In case you are interested in any of the images, Pl. mail us on suresh_anand@hotmail.com with the details.
Pl. note that all images are copyright of Thomas and Shilpy. In case you are interested in any of the images, Pl. mail us on suresh_anand@hotmail.com with the details.
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Amazing.. the colors, they are so bright! I didn't know such colorful jungle fowls even existed. Wonderful captures.
luxurious velvet colouring, very well photographed.
Makes me think I need to slow down when I see the local domestic roosters running around the small towns and villages around my country
The Red Junglefowl is a beautiful, how do people kill and eat such a thing?
Lovely photographs. What colours!
stunning.
Incredible colorful animal.
Wow, the Red Junglefowl is a beautiful bird. It is so colorful! Great photos.
Hi Thomas,
Fantastic pictures once again! I did not even know you could find them wild! I guess it is the same when I try to imagine wild turkey ;-)
These wild birds have wonderful colors pattern and you really produce gorgeous shots of them!
It looks like at home ;)
Great shots!
For some reason, I could not get the fifth image to appear. These are great photographs and never did I know that they were out in the wild like this. Great colours~
For a change nice to see the species you have. Ours in malaysia comes with a white ear patch.
Good thing yours have grey legs too.
oh, is that the same fowl they use for cock fighting.. it looks like it.. :) he looks like a nervous li'l fella.. :) very nice shots.. :)
Wow, I have never seen rosters like this that are so colorful! really amazing :D
these are marvelous and much appreciated, given how quick and elusive the wild fowls are.. reminds me of a big fat rooster we had though, almost the same magnificent colours.
Hi Thomas, she is just gorgeous!!!!
Well done! I can see so beautiful colors in it. They are so bright. Excellent!
Color Pencil Drawing: Bunch of Roses
Its beautiful!!!!
Thomas you did it again!
I love this bird, reminded me a rooster which used to chase me when I was little, lol, hope it is not very dangerous bird, lol Anna :)
very bright and colorful birdie thomas!
great - great colors
Beautiful shot of the lovely bird. I loved the details you have captured in color combinations.
He's so colorful.
Those birds have an amazing range of colors that you have beautifully captured.
I'm afraid I must duplicate what everyone else has posted ~ fabulous colors. What a gorgeous bird. Wonderful photo!
I think chickens are pretty birds, but this bird is beautiful, what amazing colors.
Wow, love the colors and also on the grey one too!!
brilliant colors, superb sharpness, I love ur pics.
What a spectacular bird! So beautiful
Fascinating bird portrait and an interesting and educational description. As always, your photographs are top notch, Thomas!
the colors it carry is so beautiful!
Who would have guessed there was such a beautiful "chicken" walking around in the wild like this! I marvel at the handiwork of the One who made it. It blows me away. You were the perfect one, Thomas, to capture it.
So pretty! Thomas, you outdid yourself, again!
Do you know that the rooster is the emblem of the French, especially very claimed by the chauvinists, we say "fier comme un coq!"
Apart from these considerations the animal is very beautiful color and makes an excellent alarm clock.
A bientôt Thomas.
wow! a wild rooster! excellent shots..and thank you for giving us the chance to meet the ancestor of the domestic chicken! i had always been curious about the ancestry of these birds!
The colors are great! Excellent photography!
Wow Thomas! What wonderful colors in this bird. Great shots, and I especially like the last one.
You summed it up in your introduction - a difficult species to photograph, but you did it superbly well
Beautiful bird captured exquisitely.
Such elegant fowl with wonderful compositions and textures. Some are evocative of paintings on silk. These are very lovely photographs.
What magnificent colors. I, too, immediately thought of lovely paintings due to the brilliant colors. Love your work...there is none better.
Nice series, such vibrant colors.
Love the colors!
master tusi great ho, app ne to murga me be jann dal di,
Fantastic colors. real wallhangers!
love your shallow DOF on all of these photos man! we gotta be thankful for all the protein we eat from chicken to these creatures.
Ha! What fabulous and colourful guy...! Super!
Most beautiful images of the jungle fowl.We see them in the jungle on our way home (Haflong). Only fleeting glimpses and you're right about photographing them there. Tough job.
I've visited Kaziranga several times but that was before I started blogging and developed a passion for photography. I'm glad to learn about the Eastern range. That's where I'll be headed next time I'm in Kaziranga.
Thank you for stopping by my blog. At least now I won't be missing out on your excellent posts!
Thomas: Magnificent colors on this wild rooster, thanks for sharing.
Such a brilliant blog from Benglur and I haven't been following!
Love the images. And the insights.
beautiful pictures... very sharp!
One word - Gorgeous - :)
The wonderful joy of color in nature! Amazing and perfect - and we know some flyfishing men who would kill for those feathers.....
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