Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Rosy Starlings Flock to Tamil Nadu
A lot of Rosy Starlings, which are a type of bird, have come to Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu.
These birds travel from Central and West Asia to India during the winter because it's too cold for them there.
They usually come from July to May and can be seen all over India, from Gujarat to the south.
A forest officer named Ilaiyaraja said that Thoothukudi, being near the coast, sees many birds every winter.
This year, there are a lot of Rosy Starlings, and they are putting on a beautiful show in the sky.
The birds breed in Asia and then fly to warmer places like India when it gets cold.
The officer also said that the birds can be seen in many places along their migration route.
Thousands of Rosy Starlings have migrated to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.
The birds travel from Central and West Asia to escape harsh winters.
Migration period spans from July to May.
Rosy Starlings can be seen along the migration route from Gujarat to South India.
District Forest Officer Ilaiyaraja highlighted the significant influx of these birds.
- Who
- Rosy Starlings, District Forest Officer Ilaiyaraja
- What
- Migration of Rosy Starlings to Tamil Nadu
- When
- July to May
- Where
- Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Harsh winter conditions in breeding grounds
- Location
- Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
- Birds Observed
- Rosy Starlings
- Migration Period
- July to May
- Migration Route
- Gujarat to South India
- Breeding Grounds
- Central and West Asia
- Key Officials
- District Forest Officer Ilaiyaraja