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Greater flamingos sighted for the first time at Kere Bhosga
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Flamingos at a Karnataka wetland for the first time: the biodiversity and wetland concepts Prelims tests
First sighting of greater flamingos at Kere Bhosga.
Why it matters: general awareness
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Greater flamingos have been sighted for the first time at Kere Bhosga, a wetland in Karnataka, adding to the area's bird records.
Sources: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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- Greater flamingos were sighted for the first time at Kere Bhosga, a wetland in Karnataka.
- The greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) is the largest and most widespread flamingo species.
- Flamingos are migratory wading birds that feed in shallow wetlands and lagoons; their pink colour comes from carotenoid pigments in their diet.
- The greater flamingo is listed as 'Least Concern' on the IUCN Red List.
- Wetlands are protected in India under the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 and the Ramsar Convention (1971).
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Prelims
- Statement: The greater flamingo is the largest species of flamingo and is categorised as Least Concern by the IUCN.
- Statement: Wetlands designated under the Ramsar Convention are recognised as wetlands of international importance.
- Statement: New sightings of migratory birds at a wetland are an indicator of the wetland's ecological health and habitat quality.
Mains
GS-III (Environment and biodiversity): the first record of greater flamingos at Kere Bhosga highlights the role of small inland wetlands as habitats and stopovers for birds. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 and the Ramsar framework provide protection, but local wetlands face encroachment and pollution. The way forward is to document and notify such wetlands, involve local communities and bird watchers in monitoring, and integrate wetland conservation into land-use planning.
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