Short Communication
Surender G, Vasudeva Rao V, Ma
Abstract
There are about 18 species of depredatory birds listed on Sorghum and Sunflower. Majority of the damage is done by Rose-ringed Parakeets, Common Myna, House Crow, Scaly-breasted Munia and Baya Weavers. Unusual instance of Red-breasted Parakeet in Hyderabad feeding on Sorghum was observed. Similarly, unusual instances of Great Tits, Indian Peafowl and Large Grey Babbler were observed to feed on Sunflower heads.