SIX SEA BIRDS – BREEDING COLONIES
Published on: March 31, 2025
- Location: Breeding colonies of six seabird species were found on sandbars between Rameswaram Island and Sri Lanka, 8 km southeast of Arichalmunai.
- Key Species: The Brown Noddy (Anous stolidus) was recorded, with its closest known breeding sites in Lakshadweep, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.
- Sandbars I to VII: These areas remain largely undisturbed due to restricted human access.
- Ecological Importance: The sandbars serve as crucial nesting grounds for seabirds, emphasizing the need for conservation.
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