Little Bunting Bird Spotted in Rajasthan for the First Time
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Little bunting spotted in Mount Abu, Rajasthan for the first time. |
| About Little Bunting | - Small passerine bird from the bunting and sparrow family. |
| - Breeding range: Taiga of far northeast Europe and northern Asia. | |
| - Winters in southern China and northeast India. | |
| - Inhabits agricultural areas; feeds on grains. | |
| Physical Features | - Length: 12-14 cm (4.7-5.5 inches). |
| - White underparts with dark streaking on breast and sides. | |
| - Chestnut face, white malar stripe, black crown stripes, white eye-ring, fine dark border to rear of chestnut cheeks. | |
| IUCN Status | Least Concern. |
| Climate Change Role | Experts suggest it might have shifted to Rajasthan to avoid extremely cold conditions. |
| Recent Sightings | - Regions: Gurugram, Chandigarh, northern Punjab. |
| - Typically seen in subtropics of northern India, southern China, and northern Southeast Asia. | |
| Conservation Significance | Highlights the importance of preserving forest areas and wetlands to support migratory species. |