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Greater flamingoes at Hope Island after 25 years
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- Flock of five greater flamingoes has been spotted along the coast of Hope Island, a part of the CoringaWildlife Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh.
- Flamingoes being spotted along the coast can be considered as indicator of a healthy coastal environment.
- Out of the six species of flamingo on our planet, the Greater Flamingo is the most common and widespread member of the flamingo family.
- These famous pink birds can be found in warm, watery regions on many continents and also occur in Asia in the coastal regions of India and Pakistan, Central America, South America, the Caribbean and in Southern Europe
- When flamingos flock together, they are referred to as a ‘colony’ or a ‘stand’.
- Greater Flamingos are found in a variety of saltwater habitats including salt or alkaline lakes, estuaries, shallow coastal lagoons and mudflats.
- The Greater Flamingo rarely inhabits areas of freshwater other than using freshwater inlets for bathing and drinking.
- Greater Flamingos that live outside the tropics often migrate to warmer climates for the winter months.
About CoringaWildlife Sanctuary (CWS)
- The CoringaWildlife Sanctuary (CWS) is a wildlife sanctuary and estuary situated in Andhra Pradesh. It covers an area of 235.7 square kilometers.
- It is the second largest stretch of mangrove forests in India with 24 mangrove tree species and more than 120 bird species.
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