The world’s fastest flying peregrine falcon was again seen in Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve of Chhattisgarh. The presence of Shaheen Baz is considered a sign of the state’s favorable environment and successful efforts for wildlife conservation.
Raipur. Peregrine Falcon is considered to be the fastest flying bird in the world. During hunting, it dives at such a high speed that its speed seems incredible. This eagle species specializes in pouncing on prey from a height, hence it is also called “cheetah of the sky”. Peregrine falcons are large and fast birds of prey. Their strong and sharp yellow claws enable them to catch other birds even while flying.
Chhattisgarh: Favorite destination of rare birds
Chhattisgarh is gradually becoming a favorite destination for birds from all over the world. Due to the favorable climate and rich biodiversity here, many rare birds are traveling long distances to reach here. In this series, an encouraging news has come out from Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve. The world’s fastest flying bird, the Peregrine Falcon, locally known as the Shaheen Falcon, has been sighted again here.
Rare sight recorded in Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve
This rare bird has been captured by forest guard Shri Omprakash Rao in his camera. Even before this, its presence was recorded in drone cameras around Shesh Pagar Falls near Aamora Od area. It is clear that this bird is actively present in this area. The Peregrine Falcon is world famous for its amazing speed. While chasing prey, it can dive at a speed of about 320 km per hour, while in normal flight its speed remains around 300 km per hour. It hunts small birds, pigeons and parrots. Its special hunting technique is to attack accurately by diving sharply from a height.
Sign of faithful pair and favorable environment
According to experts, this bird is known for its speed as well as its loyalty. They usually live alone or in pairs and often choose the same partner for life. When this bird, which lives for about 12 to 15 years, is seen in the forests of Udanti-Sitanadi, it indicates that the environment of Chhattisgarh is very favorable for wildlife. Rare and exotic birds like Orange-breasted Green Pigeon and Black-capped Kingfisher have also been sighted in Baranwapara Sanctuary during the recent bird survey.
Forest Department’s efforts in wildlife conservation
Forest Minister Shri Kedar Kashyap is giving top priority to forest and wildlife conservation. Under his guidance and leadership of Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Shri Arun Kumar Pandey, the Forest Department team is continuously engaged in monitoring and effective implementation. The positive results of these continuous efforts are now clearly visible.
New energy coming from conservation efforts
This achievement of the Forest Department is not only important from the record point of view, but also gives new energy to the efforts of wildlife conservation in the state. This strengthens the belief that efforts made in the right direction can protect biodiversity.