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
Photo by Kevin Cole, CC BY 2.0
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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