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According to experts, the death of the flamingos can be attributed to a scientific phenomenon called 'light pollution', which partially impairs the vision of the birds due to their fragile eyes.
During the counting, held on September 23 and 24, birdwatchers counted a total of 694 European rollers, 58 greater white throats and 36 common cuckoos.
Red-vented bulbuls are social birds which forage in a group, eat during the day and rest at night. Common resident birds of Gujarat, they nest all around the state.