MIGRATORY BIRDS
5 MIGRATORY BIRDS VISITING INDIA EVERY YEAR
During this season, millions of migratory birds travel to India from different parts of the world, escaping the harsh winter and seeking food and shelter, which also play a crucial role in the country’s ecosystem.
Credit : PEXELS, WALK IN THE WILD Here are the top 5 migratory birds visiting India annually:
Credit : PEXELS Siberian Crane
One of the rarest and most endangered birds globally, these birds breed in Siberia's wetlands and migrate to India every winter, travelling over 6,000 km.
Credit : PEXELS, WALK IN THE WILD Amur Falcon
A small raptor from the falcon family, breeds in eastern Russia and northern China, migrating to India in October by crossing the Himalayas.
Credit : PINTEREST, WALK IN THE WILD Greater Flamingo
An iconic bird with pink or orange plumage, a long neck, slender legs, and a curved bill, breeds in salt lakes and lagoons across Africa, Europe, and Asia and migrates to India during the winter months.
Credit : PEXELS, WALK IN THE WILD Bar-Headed Goose
Breeds in the high-altitude lakes of Central Asia and migrates to India during the winter, crossing the Himalayas at altitudes exceeding 8,000 meters.
Credit : PEXELS, WALK IN THE WILD Black-Necked Crane
These large birds breed in the alpine wetlands of Tibet and China and travel to India for the winter, where they are commonly found in fields and meadows near water sources.
Credit : PINTEREST, WALK IN THE WILD