Rhododendron arboreum buds and blooms in wildfilmsindia protected Motidhar forest in the Himalaya

Rhododendron arboreum buds and blooms in the protected Motidhar forest of the Himalaya, where the Black-headed Jay, also known as the Lanceolated Jay, can be seen nectaring on the blossoms. These jays, common in wooded areas across the Himalayas, are distinguished by their black hood, greyish-pink body, and blue‑barred tail. The footage also captures avian pollination in action, with Grey‑winged Blackbirds and Black Bulbuls feeding on the flowers and carrying pollen on their feathers, illustrating how birds help pollinate the Rhododendron trees.