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
The Red-rumped Swallow is a fascinating bird you can find in some parts of Europe and Asia.
It's quite a looker with its electric blue feathers on top and a distinctive red patch on its rump, which is like a tiny cape! These swallows are skilled fliers, gracefully gliding through the air to catch insects for their meals.
These birds are known for their exceptional nests, which are like little cups made from mud.
You might find them tucked under eaves and cliffs, where they lay their eggs.
Red-rumped Swallows are excellent travelers too.
They migrate to warmer places in the winter, and when they return in the spring, it's a sign that the warm weather is here to stay.
So, if you happen to be in a part of the world where Red-rumped Swallows live, keep an eye out for their stunning blue and red plumage, and their aerial acrobatics.
They're like nature's little artists, adding a splash of color to the skies.
Medium-sized swallow with metallic blue upperparts and a red rump.
Often seen flying low over open habitats such as grasslands and wetlands.
Feeds on flying insects, catching them in mid-air with rapid twists and turns.
Nests colonially, often building mud nests under eaves or on cliffs.