In Rajasthan’s Thar Desert, a small bird builds nests like layered architecture, and scientists say the trick may help it survive monsoon swings and dry heat

Jul 9, 2026 - 00:04
In Rajasthan’s Thar Desert, a small bird builds nests like layered architecture, and scientists say the trick may help it survive monsoon swings and dry heat
In Rajasthan’s Thar Desert, survival depends on making the most of scarce resources. The day may get very hot, and rain may be unpredictable, but then during the monsoon season, there is a drastic change in the climate.