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Tamil Nadu: Flocks of cormorants spotted at estuary coastal area near Thoo
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
This estuarine region, where seawater and freshwater converge, offers a rich habitat with abundant fish and other aquatic organisms. As a result, cormorants are gathering here in large numbers in search of food.
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Tamil Nadu: Thousands of migratory Rosy Starlings arrive in Thoothukudi cr
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Thousands of migratory Rosy Starlings have arrived in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi district, particularly around Perungulam and Thamirabarani River areas, creating a spectacular aerial display. District Forest Officer Ilaiyaraja said that the Thoothukudi district, being a coastal district, en
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Large flocks of rare migratory birds spotted in Thoothukudi
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Thoothukudi has transformed into a vibrant bird sanctuary as thousands of rare migratory birds have begun descending upon the district's wetlands. Species including the Oriental Darter, Spoonbill, and Medium Egret have been spotted in significant numbers across various local water bodies,
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Thoothukudi salt pans turn into a haven for water birds amidst heavy rainf
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The city's suburban area is attracting various species of water birds, and the number of small fish, insects, and other aquatic organisms has skyrocketed. Usually, such sights of water birds feeding in large numbers in salt pans are rare. However, the conditions created by this year's hea
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Large flocks of migratory Rosy Starling birds seen in Tamil Nadu
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Over the past few days, Thoothukudi district in Tamil Nadu has been seeing large flocks of Rosy Starling birds, creating stunning formations as they soar across the sky. According to Ornithologists, these birds arrive in southern districts, such as Thoothukudi, as part of their winter mig
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Tamil Nadu: Rare Sighting of Black-headed Ibis seen in Thoothukudi salt pa
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The Black-headed Ibis, characterised by its elegant white plumage, black head, and long curved beak, is listed as a "Near Threatened" species in Asia. It is predominantly found in wetlands, riverbanks and salt pans, where it feeds on fish, insects and other small aquatic creatures.
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Officials promote Delhi zoo as bird sighting area after spotting migratory
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 11 (ANI): In an interesting development, the Delhi Zoo has taken the initiative to promote the zoo as a birding sighting location.
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