Consider the following statements with respect to the Amur Falcons: 1. It is a small raptor of the falcon family that breeds in Siberia and Northern China and migrates to winter in Southern Africa. 2. These falcons make a stop-over in India, particularly in Nagaland and parts of Manipur and Assam during their migration. 3. It generally feeds on dragonflies that follow a similar migration path over the Arabian Sea. Which of the statements given above are correct?

The correct answer is 1, 2 and 3. In News - Continuing its annual migration, the Amur falcons (Falcon amurensis) , a popular migratory bird that spends their summers at their breeding grounds in southeast Russia and northeast China, have started to arrive in Manipur’s Tamenglong district The first batch of Amur falcons have also arrived at Pangti village in Nagaland’s Wokha district a few days back Key Points Amur falcon: The Amur falcon is a small raptor of the falcon family that breeds in Siberia and Northern China and migrates to winter in Southern Africa. Hence statement 1 is correct. They visit India while doing so. This migration happens in large numbers and the sheer size of the flock makes it a great spectacle. These falcons make a stop-over in India, particularly in Nagaland and parts of Manipur and Assam before taking off for the most arduous part of their migration route--flying over the Arabian Sea to finally winter in South Africa. Hence statement 2 is correct. They feed on dragonflies that follow a similar migration path over the Arabian Sea. Hence statement 3 is correct. The Amur Falcon exemplifies the threat of illegal trapping and killing during migration , which harms countless bird species each year. Besides this, the birds are prone to habitat loss from agricultural practices and land reclamation.