Even in Kolkata, you will now find many “city” species apart from the common crow

Urban birds have learnt to adapt to altered living conditions

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Sparrows, though reported to be drastically down in numbers, are still around

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In many old buildings, one hears the flutter of Pigeons’ wings and cooing

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The spotted Dove is quite common in houses with larger gardens

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The lucky ones who live on the fringes of the city may spot Bulbul, Indian Pond Heron, Drongo, Rufous Treepie, Greater Coucal, Kingfisher, and Parakeet.