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Rare Birds From Eurosiberian Region Detected In Chhattisgarh
In the water body between Dongarhgarh and Khairagarh in Chattisgarh's Rajanadgaon, a rare species of migratory birds from the Eurosiberian region were found. The birds spotted in India for the first time, numbered around 20, include Spoonbill, Painted Storks, Northern Pintail, and Common Teal. An official said the birds are not scared of the people who come closer to them. Besides, ornithologists predicted that the birds might stay till… read-more
Tags: environment, migratory birds, Birds, Rare birds
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
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Rare Mandarin Duck Witnessed In Assam's Wetlands After 118-Years
The Wildlife Trust survey team has spotted a rare Mandarin duck for the first in 118-years at the Assam’s Maguri-Motapung Beel. Reportedly, the rare white-winged duck, native to East-Asia was sighted in Assam’s Tinsukia district. Interestingly, the distinct duck, also found in Eastern Europe, nests in trees. Elated on its spotting after the Baghjan Oilfield fire, Ornithologists also claimed the accidental sighting might be due to the bird’s… read-more
Tags: Mandarin Duck, Assam, Rare birds, Duck, Wildlife Trust India
Courtesy: India Times
