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Take a look in the sky for these incredible migratory birds in India!

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  Not just is India the home of an amazing diversity of fauna and flora, however, it also hosts thousands of visitors from across the globe. This is, of course about our winged visitors and  migratory birds in India The sky was once dotted with them as changes in the weather, these migratory birds, unfortunately, began to disappear because of a range of reasons, including the increase in industrialization, the loss of natural resources like marshlands and forests, as well as unintentional encroachment on natural habitats by humans. However, the efforts of conservationists have brought back a few of these incredible species. Most Beautiful Migratory Birds Coming to India Ospreys Large raptors These birds travel to India in winter and are known for their stunning black and white body and their incredible predatory abilities. Photographing their flocks could be a nature lover's wish. Peregrine Falcon Another predator that is fierce and known for its hunting abiliti...

Best Places to See Migratory Birds in India

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  1.      Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Rajasthan Migratory Birds Found Here: Painted Stork, Palaeartic Migratory Waterfowl Keoladeo Ghana National Park or more commonly referred to for its Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary located in Rajasthan is a major wintering area for Palaearctic waterfowl that migrate. There is also a huge population of non-migratory breeding birds, including Magpie Robins, Lapwings, Herons, Spoonbills, Water Hens Egrets, and the world well-known Sarus Cranes. With a total area of 2,873 acres The National Park consists of grasslands forests, swamps, and wetlands. The sanctuary is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was once famous for being the wintering grounds for Siberian Crane. Siberian Crane. 2.      Chilika Lake, Odisha Migratory Birds Found Here: Gadwall, Northern Pintail, Eurasian Bill The sanctuary is situated close to Odisha, Chika Lake Bird Sanctuary is spread across 1100 square kilome...