The Flamingo Festival organized by Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) on 29th March 2014
Sewri-Mahul
World over there are 5 species of flamingos. Among them two are found in
India, viz. Greater Flamingo and Lesser Flamingo. In India they breed
primarily in the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat and visit other areas such as
Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan, Sewri-Mahul (Mumbai) and Bhigwan (Pune) in
Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh,Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Lesser Flamingos
Greater Flamingos are about 125-145 cm tall with a wingspan of
140-165 cm. They weigh about 2100-4100 gram. Lesser Flamingos are about
80-90 cm tall with a wingspan of 95-100 cm. They weigh about 1500-2000
gram.
Flamingos get their pink colour from the food they eat. They lay eggs
on soil mounds in marshy areas, which makes it difficult for predators
to reach them. They migrate long distances, some times across
continents. They are rare to breed in captivity and hence it is
important to conserve them in their natural habitat.
Our members was get chance to participate as a volunteer in this event.
Large Egret
Little blue heron
