Description

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Context:

A rare sighting of an Oriental Bird at Chembarambakkam Lake has caught the attention of the birding community and marked its long-awaited return to Chennai after its last recorded sighting in 2016.

Oriental dollar bird

The Oriental dollar bird is a bird in the warbler family, so named because of the distinctive pale blue or white coin-shaped spots on its wings.
Immature birds are much duller than adults and do not have the blue coloring on their throats. They also have brown bills and feet instead of the red of the adults.
It can be found in Australia to Korea, Japan, and India. It breeds in northern and eastern Australia between September and April and winters in New Guinea and nearby islands.
Known for its long migration, it is a transient migrant that moves between breeding and wintering areas.
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

Chembarambakkam Lake

Chembarambakkam Lake is a lake in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
It is one of the two rain-fed reservoirs that supply water to the city of Chennai, the other being Puzhal Lake.
This was the first artificial lake built by Rajendra Chola I, son of Rajaraja Chola.
Chembarambakkam lake was known as Puliyur Kottam.
It is one of the 24 kottams (villages) that existed even during the later Chola period in Thondai Mandalam.

Source:

The Hindu

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q.The term "Dollar Bird" refers to:

A) A species of migratory bird found in the Himalayan region

B) A bird known for its bright blue feathers and distinct circular markings on its wings

C) A bird that migrates to India during the winter months from Central Asia

D) A bird species with a unique habit of nesting in high-altitude areas, primarily in the Western Ghats

Answer: b

Explanation:

The "Dollar Bird" is a common name for the Eurasian roller (Coracias garrulus), which is characterized by its bright blue feathers and distinct circular markings on its wings that resemble dollar signs. This bird is often found in parts of South and Southeast Asia and is known for its migration patterns.