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Hindustan Times
29-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Satellite-tagged Amur falcon named after Manipur village arrives in Russia
One of the two satellite-tagged Amur falcons (Falco amurensis), Chiuluan2, named after a village in Manipur's Tamenglong district, has arrived in Amur in Russia, covering approximately 6,000 km in 20 days from the northeastern state on its return migration with brief stopovers in between. This is the first time any satellite-tagged Amur falcon from Nagaland or Manipur has arrived in Amur, a region where they belong. Wildlife Institute of India (WII) scientist R Suresh Kumar said Chiuluan2 flew further north and crossed into Russia. He has been monitoring the bird's migratory route and return migration. Other Amur falcons satellite-tagged in Nagaland or Manipur are mostly in northern China. On November 8, the Manipur forest department and residents released Amur falcons, Chiuluan2 and Gwangram, after they were fitted with satellite transmitters as part of efforts to popularise the conservation efforts and study the migratory routes. Chiuluan2 is a male falcon, while Gwangram is a female named after are roosting villages of the Amur falcons in Tamenglong. Gwangram's transmitter stopped working on February 1 when the falcon was in Kenya, said a scientist who has radio-tagged over 10 Amur falcons. An Amur falcon was radio-tagged first in November 2018 in Tamenglong. In 2019, Tamenglong and Manipur were among the five birds radio-tagged to raise awareness about conservation. Amur falcons are the world's longest-traveling birds protected under the Wildlife Protection Act. They breed in southeast Russia and northeast China during the summer and migrate to their wintering grounds in Africa. Their yearly journey covers about 20,000 km via Afghanistan and East Asia. They stop in northeast India and Somalia. The pigeon-sized raptors, locally known as Akhuaipuina, arrive in the northeast in October. They leave in November after feeding enough to sustain their non-stop flight to Africa, where they spend their winters.
New Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Science
- New Indian Express
Amur Falcon flies 6,000 km from Odisha to China in 18 days
KENDRAPARA: A satellite-tagged Amur Falcon which flew from southern Africa to Odisha covering over 4,000 km last month made another 6,000 km dash in just 18 days - this time to China. The bird, named Chiuluan 2, reached Manchurian Bay in China on May 20, within 18 days after flying around 6,000 km from the forest of Odisha. Scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) had attached a satellite transmitter on the bird on November 8, 2024, in Tamenglong district of Manipur. Suresh Kumar, a senior scientist of the Dehradun-based WII said, the GPS tracker showed the bird first travelled about 4,000 km from Southern Africa to reach Karlapat wildlife sanctuary in Kalahandi district of Odisha on April 30. It stayed for three days in forests of Odisha from April 30 to May 2. 'On May 1, its presence was recorded in a forest around 30 km from Phulbani. We also tracked the bird on May 2 in the forest of Dhenkanal district,' added Kumar. From Odisha, the falcon continued its journey, passing through the mangrove forests of Sundarbans in Bangladesh and then through Myanmar. It continued flying over Wuhan in China, crossing both the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Sea before finally reaching Manchurian Bay in northeastern China on May 20.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Time of India
Satellite-tagged amur falcon completes 4,000 km journey to Odisha
1 2 3 4 5 6 Kendrapada: A male amur falcon, satellite-tagged in Manipur last year, reached Odisha after an extraordinary 4,000-km journey from southern Africa, scientists confirmed Friday. The bird, named 'Chiuluan 2', was fitted with a satellite transmitter by researchers from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, as part of a project to track migratory routes. Dr. Suresh Kumar, a senior WII scientist leading the study, reported that the bird's GPS tracker documented its presence at multiple locations across Odisha, including the Karlapat wildlife sanctuary in Kalahandi district on April 30, followed by sightings near Phulbani and Dhenkanal district on May 1 and 2, respectively. The falcon's remarkable journey began when it was tagged and released on Nov 8, 2024, in Manipur's Tamenglong district. It spent 114 days in southern Africa, including 46 days in Botswana's Central Kalahari Reserve, before beginning its return journey. The bird covered 3,800 km in just 93 hours, crossing the Arabian Sea and flying over Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh before reaching Odisha. "Another tagged female falcon, 'Guangram', reached Kenya on Feb 1, but its transmitter ceased functioning due to technical issues," Dr. Kumar added. The amur falcon (Falco amurensis), comparable in size to a pigeon, is known for undertaking one of the longest migrations among birds of prey. These falcons travel from their breeding grounds in Far East Asia to their wintering grounds in Africa, making a crucial stopover in north-east India. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo "During their migration, they complete aroud 6,000-km journey, including the longest overwater flight of any raptor across the Arabian Sea," said Dr. Kumar. Thousands of these falcons visit Manipur and Nagaland annually between Oct and Nov during their migration. The ongoing satellite tagging project aims to enhance understanding of their migratory patterns and strengthen conservation efforts for this globally migrating species.
India Today
30-04-2025
- Science
- India Today
Amur falcon completes non-stop 3,800-km-long flight in 93 hours to reach India
In a remarkable feat of endurance and instinct, the Amur falcon known as Chiuluan2 has arrived in India after completing a nonstop 3,800-kilometre flight from Somalia in just 93 by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Chiuluan2's journey shows the awe-inspiring power of migration and the resilience of this small raptor named after a village in Manipur's Tamenglong district, is part of a satellite-tagging study conducted by the Manipur Forest Department, WII, and local epic journey over skies begins ! While we track him by satellite, he navigates by the stars, the sun, the wind and something science still can't quite fathom. After wintering in Botswana, the famous satellite-tagged Manipur Amur Falcon, Chiuluan2,has taken off on his return Supriya Sahu IAS (@supriyasahuias) April 26, 2025advertisement The study aims to shed light on the migration routes and challenges faced by Amur falcons, which undertake one of the longest migrations in the animal kingdom-spanning nearly 20,000 kilometres annually between their breeding grounds in Siberia, northern China, and Mongolia, and their wintering sites in southern wintering in Botswana, Chiuluan2 began his return journey in early April, reaching Somalia as the first major there, he embarked on the perilous, non-stop flight over the Arabian Sea, navigating by the stars, sun, wind, and innate instinct-without any modern navigational bird's flight path, tracked in real time, amazed scientists and wildlife enthusiasts alike, as he maintained an average speed of nearly 41 km/h over open ocean without rest. It is part of a satellite-tagging study conducted by the Manipur Forest Department, WII, and local communities. (Photo: Getty) advertisementNortheast India, especially Manipur and Nagaland, serves as a critical refuelling stop for thousands of Amur falcons each year. Here, the birds rest and feed before continuing their journey satellite-tagging initiative, launched in 2018, has provided crucial insights into the birds' migratory behaviour and has helped foster local conservation successful crossing shows not only the extraordinary stamina of Amur falcons but also the importance of international cooperation in protecting migratory species.
