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#13798859

7 Jun 2026

A female Common Iora (Aegithina tiphia) displays disruptive coloration and countershading to camouflage within dense canopy and scrub foliage in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on June 7, 2026. The Common Iora is a vibrant songbird important for pest control in fruit orchards and holds significance in Bengali folklore as Fatikjal. It serves as an indicator of healthy scrubland habitats. Global warming poses challenges to its survival, affecting food sources and breeding cycles due to changes in temperature and rainfall. Warmer climates impact the local flora essential for the Iora's habitat, while increased heatwaves, droughts, and storms can deplete insect populations and stress the birds. Studies on the spectral characteristics of Iora vocalizations suggest that environmental shifts may disrupt their communication patterns and breeding rituals.

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7 Jun 2026

A female Common Iora (Aegithina tiphia) displays disruptive coloration and countershading to camouflage within dense canopy and scrub foliage in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on June 7, 2026. The Common Iora is a vibrant songbird important for pest control in fruit orchards and holds significance in Bengali folklore as Fatikjal. It serves as an indicator of healthy scrubland habitats. Global warming poses challenges to its survival, affecting food sources and breeding cycles due to changes in temperature and rainfall. Warmer climates impact the local flora essential for the Iora's habitat, while increased heatwaves, droughts, and storms can deplete insect populations and stress the birds. Studies on the spectral characteristics of Iora vocalizations suggest that environmental shifts may disrupt their communication patterns and breeding rituals.

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7 Jun 2026

A female Common Iora (Aegithina tiphia) displays disruptive coloration and countershading to camouflage within dense canopy and scrub foliage in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on June 7, 2026. The Common Iora is a vibrant songbird important for pest control in fruit orchards and holds significance in Bengali folklore as Fatikjal. It serves as an indicator of healthy scrubland habitats. Global warming poses challenges to its survival, affecting food sources and breeding cycles due to changes in temperature and rainfall. Warmer climates impact the local flora essential for the Iora's habitat, while increased heatwaves, droughts, and storms can deplete insect populations and stress the birds. Studies on the spectral characteristics of Iora vocalizations suggest that environmental shifts may disrupt their communication patterns and breeding rituals.

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#13798862

7 Jun 2026

A female Common Iora (Aegithina tiphia) displays disruptive coloration and countershading to camouflage within dense canopy and scrub foliage in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on June 7, 2026. The Common Iora is a vibrant songbird important for pest control in fruit orchards and holds significance in Bengali folklore as Fatikjal. It serves as an indicator of healthy scrubland habitats. Global warming poses challenges to its survival, affecting food sources and breeding cycles due to changes in temperature and rainfall. Warmer climates impact the local flora essential for the Iora's habitat, while increased heatwaves, droughts, and storms can deplete insect populations and stress the birds. Studies on the spectral characteristics of Iora vocalizations suggest that environmental shifts may disrupt their communication patterns and breeding rituals.

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7 Jun 2026

A female Common Iora (Aegithina tiphia) displays disruptive coloration and countershading to camouflage within dense canopy and scrub foliage in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on June 7, 2026. The Common Iora is a vibrant songbird important for pest control in fruit orchards and holds significance in Bengali folklore as Fatikjal. It serves as an indicator of healthy scrubland habitats. Global warming poses challenges to its survival, affecting food sources and breeding cycles due to changes in temperature and rainfall. Warmer climates impact the local flora essential for the Iora's habitat, while increased heatwaves, droughts, and storms can deplete insect populations and stress the birds. Studies on the spectral characteristics of Iora vocalizations suggest that environmental shifts may disrupt their communication patterns and breeding rituals.

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#13798864

7 Jun 2026

A female Common Iora (Aegithina tiphia) displays disruptive coloration and countershading to camouflage within dense canopy and scrub foliage in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on June 7, 2026. The Common Iora is a vibrant songbird important for pest control in fruit orchards and holds significance in Bengali folklore as Fatikjal. It serves as an indicator of healthy scrubland habitats. Global warming poses challenges to its survival, affecting food sources and breeding cycles due to changes in temperature and rainfall. Warmer climates impact the local flora essential for the Iora's habitat, while increased heatwaves, droughts, and storms can deplete insect populations and stress the birds. Studies on the spectral characteristics of Iora vocalizations suggest that environmental shifts may disrupt their communication patterns and breeding rituals.

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#13798870

7 Jun 2026

A female Common Iora (Aegithina tiphia) displays disruptive coloration and countershading to camouflage within dense canopy and scrub foliage in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on June 7, 2026. The Common Iora is a vibrant songbird important for pest control in fruit orchards and holds significance in Bengali folklore as Fatikjal. It serves as an indicator of healthy scrubland habitats. Global warming poses challenges to its survival, affecting food sources and breeding cycles due to changes in temperature and rainfall. Warmer climates impact the local flora essential for the Iora's habitat, while increased heatwaves, droughts, and storms can deplete insect populations and stress the birds. Studies on the spectral characteristics of Iora vocalizations suggest that environmental shifts may disrupt their communication patterns and breeding rituals.

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#13798871

7 Jun 2026

A female Common Iora (Aegithina tiphia) displays disruptive coloration and countershading to camouflage within dense canopy and scrub foliage in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on June 7, 2026. The Common Iora is a vibrant songbird important for pest control in fruit orchards and holds significance in Bengali folklore as Fatikjal. It serves as an indicator of healthy scrubland habitats. Global warming poses challenges to its survival, affecting food sources and breeding cycles due to changes in temperature and rainfall. Warmer climates impact the local flora essential for the Iora's habitat, while increased heatwaves, droughts, and storms can deplete insect populations and stress the birds. Studies on the spectral characteristics of Iora vocalizations suggest that environmental shifts may disrupt their communication patterns and breeding rituals.

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#13798873

7 Jun 2026

A female Common Iora (Aegithina tiphia) displays disruptive coloration and countershading to camouflage within dense canopy and scrub foliage in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on June 7, 2026. The Common Iora is a vibrant songbird important for pest control in fruit orchards and holds significance in Bengali folklore as Fatikjal. It serves as an indicator of healthy scrubland habitats. Global warming poses challenges to its survival, affecting food sources and breeding cycles due to changes in temperature and rainfall. Warmer climates impact the local flora essential for the Iora's habitat, while increased heatwaves, droughts, and storms can deplete insect populations and stress the birds. Studies on the spectral characteristics of Iora vocalizations suggest that environmental shifts may disrupt their communication patterns and breeding rituals.

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#13248050

28 Jan 2026

Haze covers part of Kathmandu, Nepal, as the weather changes across the nation on January 28, 2026. Widespread snowfall and rain across parts of Nepal disrupt daily life, particularly in Himalayan and high-hill districts, forcing road closures, halting flights, and affecting electricity and communications in several regions. Heavy snowfall is reported in Manang, Mustang, Dolpa, Humla, Mugu, Jumla, Bajura, Baglung, Rukum East, Myagdi, Dolakha, and parts of Karnali Province. Snow accumulation reaches up to two to three feet in upper Himalayan areas, while lower hills see continuous rain and a sharp drop in temperature. Despite hardships, farmers across mountain districts welcome the precipitation, saying it benefits winter crops such as wheat and barley and improves soil moisture after prolonged dryness. Weather officials advise travelers to monitor forecasts closely and avoid high-risk routes until snowfall subsides and roads are cleared.

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#13248054

28 Jan 2026

Haze covers part of Kathmandu, Nepal, as the weather changes across the nation on January 28, 2026. Widespread snowfall and rain across parts of Nepal disrupt daily life, particularly in Himalayan and high-hill districts, forcing road closures, halting flights, and affecting electricity and communications in several regions. Heavy snowfall is reported in Manang, Mustang, Dolpa, Humla, Mugu, Jumla, Bajura, Baglung, Rukum East, Myagdi, Dolakha, and parts of Karnali Province. Snow accumulation reaches up to two to three feet in upper Himalayan areas, while lower hills see continuous rain and a sharp drop in temperature. Despite hardships, farmers across mountain districts welcome the precipitation, saying it benefits winter crops such as wheat and barley and improves soil moisture after prolonged dryness. Weather officials advise travelers to monitor forecasts closely and avoid high-risk routes until snowfall subsides and roads are cleared.

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#13248055

28 Jan 2026

Haze covers part of Kathmandu, Nepal, as the weather changes across the nation on January 28, 2026. Widespread snowfall and rain across parts of Nepal disrupt daily life, particularly in Himalayan and high-hill districts, forcing road closures, halting flights, and affecting electricity and communications in several regions. Heavy snowfall is reported in Manang, Mustang, Dolpa, Humla, Mugu, Jumla, Bajura, Baglung, Rukum East, Myagdi, Dolakha, and parts of Karnali Province. Snow accumulation reaches up to two to three feet in upper Himalayan areas, while lower hills see continuous rain and a sharp drop in temperature. Despite hardships, farmers across mountain districts welcome the precipitation, saying it benefits winter crops such as wheat and barley and improves soil moisture after prolonged dryness. Weather officials advise travelers to monitor forecasts closely and avoid high-risk routes until snowfall subsides and roads are cleared.

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#13248051

28 Jan 2026

Rain and haze cover part of Kathmandu, Nepal, as the weather changes across the nation on January 28, 2026. Widespread snowfall and rain across parts of Nepal disrupt daily life, particularly in Himalayan and high-hill districts, forcing road closures, halting flights, and affecting electricity and communications in several regions. Heavy snowfall is reported in Manang, Mustang, Dolpa, Humla, Mugu, Jumla, Bajura, Baglung, Rukum East, Myagdi, Dolakha, and parts of Karnali Province. Snow accumulation reaches up to two to three feet in upper Himalayan areas, while lower hills see continuous rain and a sharp drop in temperature. Despite hardships, farmers across mountain districts welcome the precipitation, saying it benefits winter crops such as wheat and barley and improves soil moisture after prolonged dryness. Weather officials advise travelers to monitor forecasts closely and avoid high-risk routes until snowfall subsides and roads are cleared.

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#13248052

28 Jan 2026

Rain and haze cover part of Kathmandu, Nepal, as the weather changes across the nation on January 28, 2026. Widespread snowfall and rain across parts of Nepal disrupt daily life, particularly in Himalayan and high-hill districts, forcing road closures, halting flights, and affecting electricity and communications in several regions. Heavy snowfall is reported in Manang, Mustang, Dolpa, Humla, Mugu, Jumla, Bajura, Baglung, Rukum East, Myagdi, Dolakha, and parts of Karnali Province. Snow accumulation reaches up to two to three feet in upper Himalayan areas, while lower hills see continuous rain and a sharp drop in temperature. Despite hardships, farmers across mountain districts welcome the precipitation, saying it benefits winter crops such as wheat and barley and improves soil moisture after prolonged dryness. Weather officials advise travelers to monitor forecasts closely and avoid high-risk routes until snowfall subsides and roads are cleared.

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28 Jan 2026

Rain and haze cover part of Kathmandu, Nepal, as the weather changes across the nation on January 28, 2026. Widespread snowfall and rain across parts of Nepal disrupt daily life, particularly in Himalayan and high-hill districts, forcing road closures, halting flights, and affecting electricity and communications in several regions. Heavy snowfall is reported in Manang, Mustang, Dolpa, Humla, Mugu, Jumla, Bajura, Baglung, Rukum East, Myagdi, Dolakha, and parts of Karnali Province. Snow accumulation reaches up to two to three feet in upper Himalayan areas, while lower hills see continuous rain and a sharp drop in temperature. Despite hardships, farmers across mountain districts welcome the precipitation, saying it benefits winter crops such as wheat and barley and improves soil moisture after prolonged dryness. Weather officials advise travelers to monitor forecasts closely and avoid high-risk routes until snowfall subsides and roads are cleared.

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#13226931

22 Jan 2026

A food delivery worker for Swiggy talks on his mobile phone along a road in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 22, 2026. Indian quick commerce firm Swiggy changes the branding of its quick commerce operation to stop promoting it as a ''10-minute'' service following a government order.

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