In a rare occurrence, the bar-headed goose was sighted in the upper slopes of the Nilgiris in southern India. This bird is the highest flying bird in the world and crosses the mighty Himalayas during its winter migration. The bar-headed geese (Anser indicus), also known as Indian Goose is found in northern and eastern parts […]
Image of the Day: Bar Headed Geese, Himachal Pradesh
The Bar headed Geese (Anser indicus) reach extreme heights when they migrate over the Himalayas. To be able to do this, the birds have adapted to flying at altitudes where oxygen levels and temperatures are both extremely low. Flying higher than the Mount Everest, these birds are the highest flying birds in the world. Seen […]
World’s Highest Flying Bird may Hold Key To Prevention Of Heart Attacks
RESEARCH: In a significant breakthrough, scientists studying the survival mechanism of the world’s highest-flying bird- the bar-head goose, have indicated that the new insights gained from the study could help prevent killer medical conditions like heart attacks and strokes in humans. The bar-headed goose is one of the few living creatures that can survive at […]