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Indian skimmers in Satkosia wildlife sanctuary

April 29 , 2023 435 days 385 0
  • Breeding of Indian Skimmers has been recorded for the first time in Satkosia wildlife sanctuary, Odisah.
  • The Indian Skimmers usually arrive at Satkosia in November and leave by March second week.
  • The Indian Skimmer is native to India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Vietnam.
  • Their last breeding in the Mahanadi River stretch was recorded years back in Munduli area.
  • Recent surveys estimate the population of Skimmers in Bangladesh and India at just 3,000 to 3,500 respectively. 

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