Amur Falcons Apapang And Alang Return To Manipur
Two Amur falcons named Apapang and Alang have returned to Manipur after travelling across 23 countries and completing their year-long tracking journey. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav shared that the migratory birds arrived on Thursday, 11 days after leaving their breeding areas in northeastern China.
Journey Across Asia And Africa
The birds were tagged by scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India in November 2025. Their extensive migration covers multiple countries across Asia and Africa, marking a complete round-trip journey back to Manipur.
Stopover In Tamenglong District
The Amur falcons are expected to stay for two to three weeks in the mountainous areas of Manipur's Tamenglong district. Local residents wait for their return every year and protect them during this stopover period.
Next Leg Of Migration
During their stopover, the birds will feed on termites to build up fat reserves. This energy is critical for their next journey, which includes a six-day nonstop flight of nearly 6,000 kilometres to Somalia and a 3,000-kilometre Arabian Sea crossing.