migratory birds
Eurasian Wryneck Spotted in Tiruppur
The Eurasian Wryneck has made its first appearance at Nanjarayan Tank in Tiruppur district, which was recently designated a Ramsar Site. The bird breeds in Europe and migrates to Africa and Southeast Asia for winter. Its presence in Tiruppur was ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Role of Cluster N in Avian Migration
Migratory birds have long captivated the human imagination with their awe-inspiring journeys across vast distances. How these birds navigate and find their way back to their breeding grounds with such precision has remained a mystery for centuries. However, recent research ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Bird Population and Diversity Increases at Bhitarkanika National Park
The Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha has seen an increase in its bird population this year, according to the Odisha forest department. The staff counted a total of 1,39,959 birds in the park, compared to 1,38,107 last year. While the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
‘World Migratory Bird Day 2022’
World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is marked twice a year on the second Saturday in May and the second Saturday in October. When is World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) celebrated in 2022? In 2022, World Migratory Bird Day is on ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Two New Ramsar sites
The Government of India recently added two new Ramsar sites. The sites were added on the World Wetlands Day. The World Wetlands Day is celebrated on February 2 all over the world. The day spreads the importance of wetlands. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • Environment Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs
Chilika Water Bird Status Survey – 2022
The Odisha Wildlife Organization recently conducted a bird census in the Chilika lake. The organization was joined by Chilika Development Authority and Bombay Natural History Society. About the survey Chilika is the largest brackish water lake. Birds come to the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
‘Latham’s Snipe’ Migratory Bird
Latham’s Snipe shorebird fly non-stop from Japan to Australia twice in a year. The bird takes five days to cover the distance of thousands of kilometres of ocean for their survival. Highlights The migratory shorebird is similar in size to ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Cranes return to Ireland after 300 years
The Cranes that have been a part of Irish folklore (traditional stories and beliefs) were recently spotted in Ireland. The birds were spotted in the country during their breeding season after three hundred years. About the Cranes The Cranes were ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
World Migratory Bird Day: May 8
Every year, the World Migratory Day is celebrated on second Saturday of May and October. This year, it is celebrated on May 8th. The previous World Migratory Bird Day was celebrated on October 10th. The main objective of celebrating the ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Three-branded Rosefinch: New bird species in India
A team of scientists from the Bombay Natural History Society recorded a new species of bird. It has been identified as the three banded Rosefinch. The new bird species was identified while exploring the high-altitude coniferous forests of Arunachal Pradesh. ..