NEW DELHI, Feb. 12 -- Overseas winged guests arrived in less number as compared to the last year in India. The Bird Count Index (BCI) was "low" this (season) year with 247 different species against 268 in 2017 due to adverse weather condition and low visibility. According to the data shared by ornithologists (Pan India) 2017 recorded highest numbers (268) of migratory birds.

However, there is still good news for the ornithologists as Hume's Short Toed, Syke's Lark (Flats), Greater White Fronted Goose, Cinnamon Bittern, Painted Sandgrouse (Asola), Pacific Golden Plover, Tri Coloured Munia, Black Throated Thrush, Variable Wheatear, Curlew, Red Headed Bunting, Short Eared Owl (Khadar at North Delhi), Black-Headed Cuckooshrike (Mangaar Baani...