Tuesday Traveler - Guest Posting from Rohit - "5 Amazing Migratory Birds on a Sojourn to India" - 26 April 2016

Todays Tuesday Traveler is from a guest writer featuring 5 migratory birds of India.  No, I haven't been there, yet, but Rohit is from India so he'll share some info and photos.  Thanks Rohit
 
5 Amazing Migratory Birds on a Sojourn to India

Remember when you got one of those dreams where you felt like you were flying? Isn’t that a wonderful feeling? To let go of everything and just fly like those birds zooming about in the sky in a carefree nature. Watching birds fly, or chirp, or sing ... it’s so fascinating. The tropical condition of India is a haven for different species of birds found all over the country, and migratory birds are found in an array of species everywhere. Here’s a compiled list of few of the most interesting migratory birds in India. 


1. Harriers
 




Usually seen in some parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan, the Pied, Marsh, and Pale Harriers find a home in India during the winters. These ferocious looking birds are quite captivating in looks, and if you ever find yourself in some national park of Gujarat or Rajasthan, you might just spot one of these fluttering about in the wilderness. These birds migrate from parts of Central Asia to India, and only six of the sixteen harrier species are found in India; but wherever they are found, harriers, like other pretty species, are a sure delight to the eye.

2. Blue Throat




This tiny, pretty bird known as blue throat is a singing one, belonging to the thrush family. From Europe and Asia, blue throat migrates to India and northern parts of Africa. In India, this bird can be spotted in Rajasthan for the most part. For a nature lover, if you’re exploring the wild and rich forest areas of Rajasthan or certain parts of Gujarat, you might just spot a blue throat or two. They’re extremely pretty and only appear when they’re singing away or flying about here and there. 


3. Peregrine Falcon
 



This magnificent bird is found all over the world. With its high speed, and hunting tactics, the peregrine falcon is a feisty bird. It migrates mostly from the Tundra region (where it prefers to breed) to India during the winter, and can be spotted quite easily due to its bluish black colour and other varied patterns. The peregrine falcon is quite a sought after and widely bred specie due to the hunting abilities and speedy flying. It is also bred in captivity in some places, which has proven to be quite fruitful. 

4. Greater Flamingo
 


From Africa, to the Middle East, to India; greater flamingo is a species found almost anywhere in the world, being the largest one in flamingo species. Mostly found in the Kutch region of Gujarat, and also in some parts of Pakistan, greater flamingo is a combination of pretty white and pinkish hue, along with black sort of feathers when flying. Spotting these birds is a common occasion if you’re in the area where they find home in, and they’re quite a delight anyway. Also, if you’re a short person, you might just have to crane your neck a bit if you want to observe these birds clearly, because true to their name, they grow at least five feet and sometimes even go up to six feet in height!

5. Eurasian-Sparrow Hawk



More commonly known as the northern sparrow hawk, this is a bird of prey, which especially catches woodland birds. From the north, it migrates to India and the Myanmar during the winter, and this specie is one of the most commonly found ones in Europe. Medieval falconry gave utmost importance to the sparrow hawk. The common cuckoo bears resemblance to the sparrow hawk in its appearance, for instance, the dark bluish and contrasting pale colour are similar to that of the cuckoos. It’s proven to be quite beneficial to the cuckoo, in fact. The Eurasian Sparrow hawk usually finds a home in the northern parts of Africa, and some parts of India. 

Birds have always been enthralling creatures for humans. Whether it is having them as pets or watching them breed in sanctuaries and national parks, people have always been attracted to birds, mainly due to such an array of them; something which we don’t find in our mundane human lives after all. 

Author Bio:
Rohit’s inquisitive nature leads him to share all of his explorations of the wilderness on TransIndiaTravels.com for everyone to see, and he loves to have people know things that he has ventured into with such fervour.

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