Black headed Jay nectaring on Rhododendron blossoms at wildfilmsindia forest in Motidhar

The Black-headed Jay, also known as the Lanceolated Jay (Garrulus lanceolatus), is a bird found in the Himalayas, ranging from Afghanistan to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is a common sight in wooded areas with open spaces, cultivated areas, and even near villages as long as there are enough trees and scrubland. These jays are known for their distinctive black hood, greyish‑pink body, and relatively long, blue‑barred tail. Grey‑winged Blackbirds have their heads dusted with Rhododendron arboreum pollen as they dip their beaks into flowers for nectar. A clear illustration of avian pollination in action: Black Bulbul and male and female Grey‑winged Blackbirds pollinate above the WildfilmsIndia sanctuary, protected by the Motidhar stream of the Bindal‑Risapana river. Just how birds help in pollinating flowers and trees—see a Grey‑winged Blackbird washed in Rhododendron pollen on its forehead and face.