Rare Red-necked Phalarope Spotted for the First Time in Tiruppur

¨     For the first time, the rare Red-necked Phalarope was seen at Nanjarayan bird sanctuary in Tirupur city, Tamil Nadu.

¨     Birdwatchers said it is uncommon for this species to stop in an inland water body.

¨     The sighting was confirmed by Ravindran Kamatchi, president of the Nature Society of Tirupur.

¨     He was accompanied by society members Nandhagopal and Santosh. They recorded the bird’s presence at the lake.

¨     This is the 192nd bird species documented in the sanctuary’s water area.

¨     The Nature Society had earlier recorded the Eurasian Wryneck in November.

¨     In February 2024, the Pied Avocet was also spotted there.

¨     The Red-necked Phalarope breeds in the Arctic region. It migrates mainly to Southeast Asian countries during winter.

¨     The bird feeds on small planktonic invertebrates. It floats on the water supported by thick belly feathers.

¨     It catches food by spinning rapidly in circles on the water surface.