Amur Falcon
Indian Express

About

• The Amur Falcon is one of the world's longest-traveling raptors, migrating vast distances during winter.

Breeding

• They breed in southeastern Siberia and northern China and migrate across India and the Indian Ocean to southern Africa, before returning to Mongolia and Siberia.

Migratory Route

• Covers a distance of 22,000 kilometres, making it one of the longest migratory routes among avian species.

Naming

• Named after the Amur River, which forms the border between Russia and China.

Stopover in India

• Doyang Lake, located in Nagaland, serves as a significant stopover for these birds, earning Nagaland the title "Falcon Capital of the World."

Conservation Status

• IUCN Status: Least Concern.
• Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule-IV.

Threats

• Illegal trapping and killing during migration, habitat loss due to agricultural practices and land reclamation are major threats to the Amur Falcon.