Only fifth recorded sighting in 150 yrs: Rare Siberian visitor spotted at Najafgarh lake
A rare sharp-tailed sandpiper, the fifth recorded sighting in India over the past 150 years, was spotted at Najafgarh Lake on Sunday. Conservationist Akshit Dua identified the bird by its distinctive features, including a white supercilium and rusty-brown scalloped feathers. This sighting surpasses the previous record of a sharp-tailed sandpiper in India, making it a significant discovery.
The bird, classified as 'Vulnerable' by the IUCN Red List, breeds in northern Siberia and migrates to Australia, New Zealand, and Melanesia. Its presence in India underscores the importance of wetlands like Najafgarh Lake as crucial habitats for migratory birds. The wetland also hosted a rustic bunting, another rare visitor, a few days prior.
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