Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Million Amur Falcons Include Telangana in Annual Migration
Every year, over a million Amur Falcons travel from Asia to Africa and back.
This time, three of them, including one named Alang, stopped in Telangana for a rest.
These birds use wind to help them on their super long journey.
In the past, they were hunted, but now they're protected.
Over a million Amur Falcons migrate annually from Asia to Africa
Three tagged falcons, including Alang, flew over Telangana in November 2023
Alang rested in a mango orchard near Husnabad lake in CM Revanth Reddy's constituency
Falcons use monsoon winds to aid their long journey, covering up to 40,000 km round trip
Conservation efforts have helped protect Amur Falcons after they were hunted in the past
- Who
- Over a million Amur Falcons, including Alang, Apapang, and Ahu
- What
- Migrated from Asia to Africa
- When
- Annually, with the current migration happening in November 2023
- Where
- From breeding grounds in northern Asia to southern Somalia, with a stop in Telangana
- Why
- To feed and breed, following their annual migration pattern
- Migration Distance
- Up to 40,000 km round trip
- Stopover Duration
- Around a month in Northeast India
- Flight Speed
- 40-45 km/h
- Wind Assistance
- 20-25 km/h boost from monsoon winds
- Conservation Status
- Protected after past hunting