Which of the following statements with regard to the arrival of Amur Falcons at Doyang Lake in Nagaland each year from Mongolia is/are correct ? 1. It showcases how sustained local conservation efforts can contribute to the arrival and protection of international migratory birds. 2. It reflects the global success of advanced tracking technologies that guide migratory birds back to their stopover sites. 3. It confirms that Amur Falcons have adapted to permanent residency in India due to favourable habitat changes. Select the answer using the code given below :
A
1 only
Correct answer
B
1 and 2
C
2 and 3
D
3 only
Explanation
Each October–November, Amur falcons breeding in Mongolia, Siberia and northern China stop over at the Doyang reservoir in Nagaland on their way to southern Africa. After mass hunting was exposed in 2012, villages such as Pangti turned protectors, and the birds' return showcases community conservation, so statement 1 is correct. Satellite tags only track the birds and do not guide them (2), and the falcons are passage migrants, not permanent residents (3).
Biodiversity & SpeciesMigratory birds: Amur falconAmur FalconDoyang LakeNagalandPangtiBird migration