Hawfinch:
A Hawfinch bird, a species native to Europe, North Africa, and East Asia, was recently recorded at Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand.
- It is a large passerine bird native to Europe, North Africa, and East Asia.
- It is the biggest bird of the Fringillidae family.
- Scientific Name: Coccothraustes coccothraustes Distribution:
- Hawfinches are found across Europe, Eastern Asia (the Palearctic including North Japan), and North Africa (Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria).
- They are mainly resident in Europe, but many Asian birds migrate further south in the winter.
- The hawfinch frequents deciduous and mixed forests.
- Conservation Status:
- IUCN Red List: Least Concern
Jim Corbett National Park:
- It is located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand.
- It is part of the larger Corbett Tiger Reserve.
- It is part of the sub-Himalayan ecosystem.
- It is India’s oldest national park.
- It was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park.
- It was later renamed in 1957 in memory of Jim Corbett, a famous hunter and conservationist who played a key role in the establishment of the park.
- The eastern periphery of Corbett National Park is entirely fed by the Kosi River.
- The Ramganga River (West), along with its significant tributaries Sonanadi, Palain, and Mandal, forms the prominent hydrological resource for the Corbett.
- Almost three-quarters of the park is encompassed by deciduous forest, including peepal, rohini, and mango trees.
- Bengal tigers, Indian elephants, leopards, sloth bears, deer.
