Flamingos

Thousands of migratory birds found dead near Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan; reason behind calamity yet to be confirmed

Carcasses of hundreds of dead birds including plovers, common coot, black winged stilt, northern shovelers, ruddy shelduck, and pied avocet were scattered on the edge of 12-13 km of the catchment area of Sambhar Lake, leading to a possible number of over 5,000

The one-legged pose helps flamingos save energy, says research

Flamingos stand on one leg as it ensures no active muscular effort is employed. Because of this, they can even take a nap while standing on one leg.

Study shows India's 10 famous bird habitats are in serious danger

Conservation society BNHS said that its recent findings show that at least 10 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas are in serious danger of being lost forever.