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European Bird Lands in Indian Jungle
26 Nov
Summary
- A European Hawfinch was sighted in India's Jim Corbett National Park.
- This rare sighting marks only a few historical records in the subcontinent.
- Forest teams are actively tracking the bird for its safety and study.
A remarkable avian visitor, a Hawfinch native to Europe, North Africa, and East Asia, has been documented within India's Jim Corbett National Park. The bird was photographed on November 23 in the Dhela tourism zone by wildlife photographer Prashant Kumar.
Experts suggest this sighting, considered a 'vagrant bird sighting,' likely occurred due to migration or strong winds causing the bird to stray. Ornithologists note that such occurrences are infrequent, and this particular Hawfinch may not be seen again. The species has only been recorded a handful of times in the Indian subcontinent, with historical sightings dating back to 1908 and 2017 in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
The forest department has initiated tracking efforts to ensure the Hawfinch's safety and to study its presence. This rare event has sparked considerable excitement among ornithologists and bird enthusiasts across the region, highlighting the biodiversity and migratory patterns observed in the park.
