AMRAVATI: A Greater Spotted Eagle has been recorded for the first time in Amravati, as per bird watchers.
The bird watchers, Prashant Nikam Patil, Sanket Rajurkar and Kaushik Tatte, spotted the rare bird in flight on Saturday in Pohra-Malkhed forest close to the city.
“We were delighted and took its pictures. It is the first time that this bird has been recorded in Amravati,” said Prashant Nikam Patil.
The bird measures between 62 and 72 centimetres and it has a wing span of 5.25 to 6 feet. The bird watchers said the V-shaped white feathers under the tail lend it a unique identity.
According to the birders, the bird feeds on frogs and serpents found near water bodies and marshy places. It bears white spots on its body and wings, hence the name Greater Spotted Eagle. Its scientific name is Clanga Clanga.
A native of North India, the bird is seen in Central and South India during the last phase of its winter migration.
The bird’s presence has also been recorded in Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Myanmar. Its mating season is April-June. The bird flies at high altitudes.
“Instead of keeping jungle treks tiger-centric, if nature lovers also focus on its other elements, much could be achieved,” said Nikam Patil.
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