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
Eurasian Curlew, a bird that's a real wanderer of the wild! These curlews are like the long-legged detectives of the bird world with their mottled brown plumage and long, curvy bills.
You can often find them along coastlines, marshes, and wetlands.
What's truly fascinating about Eurasian Curlews is their long-distance migrations.
They travel thousands of miles between their breeding grounds in the northern regions of Europe and Asia and their wintering areas in places like Africa.
It's like a never-ending adventure! These curlews are known for their distinctive, haunting calls that sound like "cur-loo" echoing across the wetlands.
So, the next time you're near a coastline or a marsh, keep an eye out for these charming birds.
They're like the nature's explorers, adding a touch of mystery and wanderlust to your outdoor adventures.
Large wader with a long, curved bill, mottled brown plumage, and long legs.
Typically found in coastal mudflats, estuaries, and grasslands.
Feeds on invertebrates, crustaceans, and small fish, probing deep into the mud with its bill.
Known for its haunting calls and distinctive, curving bill.