​Manipur District Bans Hunting of Amur Falcons

The Tamenglong district administration in Manipur has recently imposed an immediate ban on hunting, killing, catching, and selling of Amur falcons to protect these migratory birds during their stay in the region.

• Amur falcons (Falco amurensis), locally known as ‘Kahuaipuina’, arrive in Tamenglong in the first half of October after migrating from Northern China, Eastern Mongolia, and Far East Russia.
• The birds roost in the region until the end of November before continuing their long journey to South Africa, where they spend the winter.
• The district administration, in an order issued by the District Magistrate, has directed all owners of air guns to ....