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Sarus Crane – Uttar Pradesh The tallest flying bird in the world, the Sarus Crane is a symbol of lifelong commitment, as pairs mate for life. Frequently seen in wetlands like Dudhwa National Park, it ...
Distinct vocal patterns can help identify male and female sarus cranes, a study has discovered. This monomorphic species ...
Spring in the Arctic brings forth a plethora of peeps and downy hatchlings as millions of birds gather to raise their young.
Delhi is more than just a busy city it hides rare animals plants and birds in its green zones like Aravalli Park and the ...
An endangered crane went on a days-long adventure after escaping from a zoo in Washington. Now she has quite the story to tell her “zoomates.” Alice, an East African crowned crane, got out of her ...
Take time to look at the jungle babblers, like dishevelled policemen, bouncing up and down your glass door or charm your ...
The size of the wattled crane population in KwaZulu-Natal – fewer than 400 birds – makes it incredibly vulnerable to catastrophic events, such as disease. This would put the species at risk of ...
Legend has it that before he became the Buddha, a young Prince Siddhartha Gautama nursed an injured sarus crane (Antigone ...
We all know that India’s national bird is peacock. But, did you know that the different states have their special birds as well, known as state birds. Here are some of them ...
A short film about the “Srov Met Kriel” sarus crane project – a conservation initiative which encourages and supports wildlife-friendly farming – was unveiled on May 10 to celebrate World Migratory ...
In a remarkable turn of events, seven Sarus cranes - known as the tallest flying birds - were spotted at Tram Chim National Park in Dong Thap province this December. These iconic birds, listed as a ...
BNHS scientists did a detailed assessment for capturing of Sarus Crane in Gondia District from 12 to 15 November 2024 and successfully tagged the first bird last week. BNHS senior scientist Dr. P.