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12.6.1. Reasons for migration


1. To avoid adverse factors (extreme climatic condition)


2. To manage food shortage


3. To manage shortage of water


4. To have a better breeding conditions


5. Less competition for safe nesting places


12.6.2. Migratory birds of India


Winter birds

Summer birds

Siberian Cranes, Greater Flamingo, Common Teal, Yellow Wagtail, White Wagtail, Northern Shoveler, Rosy Pelican, Wood Sandpiper, Spotted Sandpiper, Eurasian Pigeon, Black Tailed Godwit, Spotted

Redshank Starling Bluethroat, Long Billed Pipit.

Asian Koel, Black Crowned Night Heron, Eurasian Golden Oriole, Comb Duck, Blue Cheeked Bee Eater, Blue-

Tailed Bee-Eater, Cuckoos.