Amur falcons visit Hanoi on their great migration

About 30-40 Amur falcons stop on the Red River, demonstrating the strong vitality and role of Hanoi as an ideal resting place for birds of prey.

The appearance of about 30 - 40 Amur falcons flying or perching on the canopy of large trees on the Red River alluvial plain, Thanh Tri commune, Hanoi in recent days has attracted many photographers and bird lovers. Photo: Tien phong.

The image of Amur falcons spreading their wings and freely soaring in the sky has created a beautiful scene in the sky of Hanoi. Locals and photographers have taken many photos to capture these rare moments. Photo: Tien Phong.

The Amur falcon (Falco amurensis, also known as the Amur falcon or Amur falcon) is a small bird of prey in the family Falconidae. They breed in East Asia, mainly in Mongolia, eastern Russia and northeastern China. Photo: Tien phong.

The male bird has mysterious dark gray plumage and a red belly. Meanwhile, the female bird impresses with its orange eye rings, red beak, and orange legs - colors that stand out against the light gray sky of late autumn. Photo: Tien Phong.

When winter comes, around September to November every year, this bird species migrates south to avoid the cold. Their migration journey can be up to more than 20,000 km, crossing India and the Arabian Sea, towards Africa (south of the Sahara) to winter. Therefore, they are also known as "great travelers of the sky". Photo: ingwephil.

With a small body, the Amur falcon makes such a long migration journey thanks to its miraculous survival instinct, extraordinary willpower and ability to observe and move with the wind. Photo: David Beadle.

On their great migration journey, flocks of Amur falcons stopped in Hanoi. This is considered a positive signal for urban ecosystems and biodiversity conservation. Photo: Amol Kokane.

Hanoi is located on the flight path of the Amur falcon, becoming an “ideal stopover” because the Red River delta still has a diverse ecosystem, providing a temporary food source for migratory birds, mainly insects, dragonflies and small flying species. Photo: rupperrt78.

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