1. Exciting news! Tamil Nadu's 17th bird sanctuary has been officially declared at Nanjarayan in Tirupur district by the government.|
2. Exciting news! Tamil Nadu's 17th bird sanctuary has been officially declared at Nanjarayan in Tirupur district by the government.|
"Exciting news! Tamil Nadu's 17th bird sanctuary has been officially declared at Nanjarayan in Tirupur district by the government.
Chief Minister M K Stalin announced on Twitter
Little Stint, a bird that's as small as it is intriguing! These stints are like the pocket-sized acrobats of the bird world, with their tiny size and delicate, mottled feathers that range from brown to gray.
You can often find them near coastal areas, wetlands, and muddy shores.
What's remarkable about Little Stints is their remarkable migratory journeys.
These birds travel incredibly long distances between their Arctic breeding grounds and their wintering areas in Africa and Asia.
It's like they're on an epic adventure each year, covering thousands of miles! Little Stints are known for their sweet, high-pitched calls and their cheerful demeanor when they gather in flocks.
So, the next time you're near a beach or a wetland, keep an eye out for these charming birds.
They're like the small but spirited travelers of the bird world, adding a touch of wonder and excitement to your nature explorations.
Small sandpiper with brown plumage, white underparts, and a short, straight bill.
Often found in coastal mudflats, marshes, and wetlands during migration.
Feeds on insects, small invertebrates, and seeds, probing in the mud for food.
Known for its diminutive size and frenetic feeding behavior.