Water chicken, live in the lake .. the same eggs, the name Watercock, will surprise this thing related to its child

Watercock bird: A bird is found in Jharkhand, about which very few people know. This bird is really amazing. Because throughout the year, the lake or the banks of a pond looks. However, it remains in water from summer to the end of monsoon. Local people know it as Jalamurga, Jalmugi or Moorehen. This bird is beautiful, one thing related to its child is very amazing.

The lake of Hazaribagh in Jharkhand is called the heart of the city. After the return of migratory birds, a large number of water cocks or Jalmurga are being seen in the lake of Hazaribagh these days. These birds are found especially in water areas. Their activism increases here with the call of heat. Water Cock is a very beautiful and attractive jalapakshi.

Right now more active in the lake
Hazaribagh environmentalist Murari Singh said, with the call of heat, the presence of water cock increases considerably in Hazaribagh Lake. Water cocks of 5 species are mainly found in the lake. These birds can usually be seen on the banks of lakes and ponds throughout the year, but their number is more in the lake from summer season to the end of monsoon.

Nest on the surface of the water!
Further, his lifestyle is different from other birds. These water cocks lay 3 to 4 eggs at a time by making nests on the surface of water or on the side of the water. The period of chick from the eggs is about 21 to 22 days. The surprising thing is that within 1 to 2 hours of birth, these children get into the water and start floating well.

People eat them…
Murari Singh further says, some people hunting these birds and use their meat as food. At the same time, some people steal their eggs and eat. According to local beliefs, the meat of these birds helps in keeping the body warm in bone pain and cold weather. However, this practice is completely wrong.

These birds essential for the environment
It is also said that these watermudges are not only a symbol of beauty, but are also very important for the ecosystem. These birds help to maintain the natural food chain by eating small insects and insects living in lakes and ponds.