Nov 03, 2025

8 migratory birds that come to India

Aanya Mehta

Amur Falcon

Traveling from Siberia to Africa, thousands of Amur falcons stop in Nagaland each year. Their mass roosting is one of the most spectacular birding events in the world.

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Bar-headed Goose

Known for flying over the Himalayas at extreme altitudes, these geese travel from Central Asia to wetlands in Bharatpur, Ladakh, and Kaziranga.

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Bluethroat

This small, colourful songbird migrates from Alaska and Europe to the wetlands of North India, a treat for photographers due to its vivid blue throat.

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Demoiselle Crane

These graceful birds journey from Eurasia and Mongolia to Rajasthan’s Khichan village, where locals feed and welcome them every winter.

Greater Flamingo

These elegant pink birds migrate from Iran and Africa to India’s coastal regions like Gujarat’s Rann of Kutch and Mumbai’s Sewri Mudflats during winter.

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Northern Shoveler

With their distinctive broad bills, these ducks arrive from northern Europe and Siberia to the lakes of North India, feeding on plankton rich waters.

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Rosy Pelican

Migrating from Eastern Europe, rosy pelicans can be spotted in the wetlands of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, especially in Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary.

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Siberian Crane

One of the rarest migratory birds, the Siberian crane flies from Siberia to India’s Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan, a once common but now rare visitor.

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