The bird is symbolically significant in the culture of India, where it is known as koonj or kurjaa. [3] The demoiselle crane was formally described in 1758 by the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus …

2020年7月6日 · Locally called “kurja”, thousands of demoiselle cranes descend upon Kheechan, a small village in Rajasthan, during the winter. Photo: Surya Ramachandran. Cover Photo: The …

Khichan Bird Sanctuary is a natural bird sanctuary that serves as home to three types of birds called Kurja, Karkara and Kunch in local language that migrate from South West Europe, …

The undisputed stars of Khichan are the Demoiselle Cranes, also known as Kurja cranes. These elegant birds, with their slender bodies and graceful dance-like movements, arrive in Khichan …

This bird is symbolically significant in the culture of India, where it is known as Koonj or Kurjaa. The Demoiselle crane is slightly smaller than the Common crane but has similar plumage. It …

2018年10月11日 · Rajasthani folk music, tales and paintings cannot be imagined without the mention of the Kurjaan. It has forever piqued the interests of bird watchers for their aerial …

In September, a dozen demoiselle cranes (called kurja in Rajasthani) also joined the other birds. These birds had been seen visiting the farmlands of Kheechan earlier. During …

2024年11月22日 · Khichan Village, a small village in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur district, is globally renowned for its harmonious relationship with the migratory Demoiselle cranes, locally called …

Stay at Kurja Resort in Khichan, Rajasthan, a serene retreat near the famous migratory bird sanctuary. Perfect for birdwatchers and nature lovers, experience Rajasthani culture, wildlife, …

The band or tag tied to the bird’s leg has revealed that it crossed China, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar and UP before reaching Rajasthan. To reach the state, the bird …