Hindustani Names of Common Birds 
Mor, Peafowl (170). 
Nilkant, Roller (115). 
Pahari Maina, Grackle (46 and 47). 
Pan-kowa, Cormorant (209-211). 
Phutki, ‘Tailor-bird, warbler (28-33). 
Pilak, Oriole (44 and 45). 
Poptya, Brain-fever bird (128). 
Raj Hans, Grey-lag Goose (227). - 
Safed Gidh, Scavenger Vulture (144 and 145). 
Saras, Sarus Crane (178). 
Sath Bhai, Seven Sisters (7-9). 
Shah Balbal, Paradise Flycatcher (57). 
Shikra, Shikra (158). 
Siphahi Bulbul, Red-whiskered Bulbul (20 
and 21). 
Sarkid Bagla, Cattle Egret (223). 
Thampal, King Crow (25). 
Tilyer, Rose-coloured Starling (48). 
Tisa, White-eyed Buzzard (147). 
Titar, Grey Partridge (173). 
Titirt, Plover, Lapwing (183 and 184). 
Tota, Paroquet (132-134). 
Turamti, Red-headed Merlin (161). 
Tati, Rose Finch (80). 
Ulla, Owl (135-139). 
Wak, Night Heron (225). 
Wokab, Tawny Eagle (146). 
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