Hillocks around Arittapatti a home for birds
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December 29, 2020 19:40 IST
The village is said to be the only place in South India where Laggar Falcon can be spotted
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A short-toed snake eagle spotted at Arittapatti in Madurai district.
The village is said to be the only place in South India where Laggar Falcon can be spotted
MADURAI
Arittapatti in Melur block, which the Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Board (TNBB) has proposed to declare a ‘Biodiversity Heritage Site’ (BHS), is surrounded by seven hillocks. The hillocks are not only a major source of water, but also home to about 250 species of birds with a high ratio of raptors (birds of prey). The three important raptors among them are Laggar Falcon, Shaheen Falcon and Bonelli’s Eagle.