The first-ever count of flamingos is being undertaken by Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) in collaboration with NGOs and local birdwatchers across the country on February 23-24, 2019.
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‘Flamingo Count’ will be conducted in two phases at a pan-India level.
The first phase will be conducted on February 23-24 and participants are encouraged to visit any of the short-listed sites or any site of their choice where flamingos are seen.
The second phase will be held in April, 2019.
In India there are two species of flamingos —
Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus rosues): They are widespread in India, and they migrate to South India during winter and spend their time in large reservoirs and mud flats. IUCN status: Least concern.
Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor): They mainly breed at the Rann of Kutch/North-western India. IUCN status: Not threatened.
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