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 Wire-tailed Swallow is a captivating bird known for its striking appearance and graceful flight.
With its long, wire-like tail feathers and deep blue plumage, it's like a tiny avian acrobat in the sky.
These birds are often found in parts of Africa and Asia and are a delight to spot.
Wire-tailed Swallows are agile fliers, soaring through the air with elegance.
Their long, wire-like tail feathers flutter behind them as they chase and catch insects during flight.
They often make their nests near water bodies, and their mud-cup nests can be seen attached to rocks or walls.
What adds to their charm is their melodious chattering and twittering calls, which sound like a joyful conversation.
If you ever see a bird with a wire-like tail and deep blue plumage flying gracefully in the sky, and hear their sweet chattering, you've met the Wire-tailed Swallow, the aerial acrobat and cheerful conversationalist, adding both elegance and music to the natural landscapes of Africa and Asia.
Small swallow with metallic blue upperparts and elongated outer tail feathers.
Often seen flying low over water bodies and open areas.
Feeds on flying insects, catching them in mid-air with agile flight maneuvers.
Recognizable by its distinctive long tail streamers.