Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Rare Pin-tailed Parrotfinch Spotted in Arunachal Pradesh
A rare bird called the Pin-tailed Parrotfinch was seen for the first time in Arunachal Pradesh, India.
This bird is very special and hard to find.
A group of birdwatchers spotted it in a place called Namdapha National Park while it was eating bamboo flowers.
The bird stayed for about 30 minutes before flying away.
The discovery is important because it shows how rich in wildlife the northeastern part of India is.
The deputy chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh is very happy about this finding and says it's a big deal for people who care about protecting nature.
The rare Pin-tailed Parrotfinch was spotted for the first time in Arunachal Pradesh.
The sighting occurred on January 6 in Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve.
A team of birdwatchers observed the birds feeding on bamboo flowers for about 30 minutes.
This is possibly only the second record of the species in India.
The discovery highlights the rich biodiversity of the northeastern state and the importance of conservation efforts.
- Who
- A team of birdwatchers including Binanda Hatibaruah, Lt Gen Bhupesh Goyal, Mistu Basu, and Vinod Gupta
- What
- First-ever sighting of the rare Pin-tailed Parrotfinch in Arunachal Pradesh
- When
- January 6
- Where
- Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve, Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh
- Why
- The sighting is ecologically significant and underscores the biodiversity of the region
- Species
- Pin-tailed Parrotfinch (Erythrura prasina)
- Location
- Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve, Changlang district
- Date of Sighting
- January 6
- Observers
- Binanda Hatibaruah, Lt Gen Bhupesh Goyal, Mistu Basu, Vinod Gupta
- Significance
- Possibly only the second record of the species in India
- Activity Observed
- Feeding on bamboo flowers
- Duration of Sighting
- Around 30 minutes
