Flamingo Festival at Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary – Key Facts, Location & Species for APPSC exams

Why in News?

The Flamingo Festival has commenced at Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, celebrating the arrival of migratory birds like flamingos and pelicans.

Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary:

• Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary is located in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh.
• Situated near Pulicat Lake, India’s second-largest brackish water lagoon.
• The region forms an important wetland ecosystem supporting migratory birds.

Key species

Spot-billed Pelican (Endangered):

• Nelapattu is one of the major breeding sites in South India & Southeast Asia

Flamingos:

• Seasonal migratory birds visiting during winter

Pulicat lake:

Pulicat Lake is the second-largest brackish water lagoon in India, following Odisha’s Chilika Lake. Straddling the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu on the Coromandel Coast, it serves as a critical ecological haven and a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts