Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Andhra Pradesh Awaits More Migratory Birds
Andhra Pradesh is getting ready for the arrival of many migratory birds.
These birds come from places like Europe, Asia, Russia, and China.
They start arriving in October and stay until February or March.
The forests and wetlands in Andhra Pradesh have plenty of food and water for the birds.
Last year, about 3.53 lakh birds came.
This year, the forest department expects even more birds.
They are also counting the birds to keep track of their numbers.
The forests are protecting the birds from poachers.
Andhra Pradesh expects an increase in migratory birds due to a conducive atmosphere.
Last season saw the arrival of 3.53 lakh birds.
Migratory birds arrive from Europe, Central Asia, South Asia, Russia, and China.
The forest department has recorded 44,298 birds of 108 species in Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary.
The census of birds will be conducted in other sanctuaries and water bodies soon.
- Who
- Migratory birds from Europe, Central Asia, South Asia, Russia, and China
- What
- Arrival of migratory birds in Andhra Pradesh
- When
- Beginning from mid-October, staying until February or March
- Where
- Wildlife sanctuaries and wetlands in Andhra Pradesh, including Kolleru, Coringa, Krishna, Pulicat, Nelapattu, and Telineelapuram
- Why
- Conducive atmosphere and availability of food and water
- Previous Season's Arrival
- 3.53 lakh birds
- Migratory Bird Species
- Indian Skimmer, Great Knot, Eurasian Curlew, Bar-tailed Godwit, Marsh Sandpiper
- Resident Bird Species
- Spot-billed Pelican, Painted Stork, Asian Openbill
- Census Period
- End of December to first week of February
- Coringa Census Date
- January 4 to 5
- Birds Recorded in Coringa
- 44,298 birds of 108 species