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A Ruddy Turnstone, a shorebird tagged in Australia, was re-sighted on Narcondam Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
This marks the first recorded re-sighting of a tagged bird on Narcondam, highlighting its ecological importance.
The bird travelled over 7,400 km, underscoring the vast migratory routes of these species.
The sighting provides valuable data for understanding bird migration patterns and conservation efforts.
Bird migration is the regular seasonal movement, often north and south, undertaken by many species of birds. It is typically a long-distance journey from breeding grounds to wintering grounds and back. These movements are driven by changes in food availability, habitat, and breeding conditions. Migratory birds often follow specific routes known as 'flyways'.
Simple Analogy: Think of bird migration like people moving to different cities for work or vacation depending on the season, seeking better conditions or resources.
One of the largest non-governmental organizations in India engaged in conservation and biodiversity research. It conducts field research, publishes scientific journals, and advocates for wildlife protection.
Narcondam Island is a small volcanic island located in the Andaman Sea, part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands union territory of India. It is an extinct volcano and is designated as the Narcondam Island Wildlife Sanctuary. It is known for its unique biodiversity, including the endemic Narcondam Hornbill, and serves as a crucial stopover point for migratory birds.
Narcondam Island lies along this major migratory bird flyway, which stretches from the Arctic to Australia and New Zealand, connecting over 22 countries.
Wildlife Sanctuaries like Narcondam Island are protected under this act, ensuring the conservation of their flora and fauna, including migratory species.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are part of a larger biodiversity hotspot, making conservation efforts in the region globally significant.
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Answer: Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
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Answer: 1 and 2 only
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Answer: 2 and 3 only
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A migratory shorebird known for its long-distance journeys.
An extinct volcanic island in the Andaman Sea, designated as a Wildlife Sanctuary.
A method used by ornithologists to track individual birds, study migration, survival, and population dynamics.
A flight path used in bird migration.