Peregrine Falcon Sighted in Udanti-Sitanadi: 'Cheetah of the Sky' Boosts Forest Thrill

• A Peregrine Falcon, known as the 'Cheetah of the Sky' for its incredible speed, was sighted in Udanti-Sitanadi by forest personnel.
• Forest Guard Omprakash Rao captured clear photographs of the rare bird, a significant achievement for the Forest Department.
• The falcon's presence indicates Udanti-Sitanadi is becoming a safe haven for rare birds, showcasing positive conservation efforts.
• Peregrine Falcons are known for their swift flight, loyalty, and typically live alone or in pairs, choosing a single mate for life.
• Other rare birds like the Orange-breasted Green Pigeon and Black-capped Kingfisher were also recently recorded in Barnawapara Sanctuary, positioning Chhattisgarh as a major bird destination.

Why It Matters: The sighting of the rare Peregrine Falcon in Udanti-Sitanadi highlights successful conservation and Chhattisgarh's growing bird diversity.