On November 8, 2025, as part of ongoing research on Amur falcons, the Forest Department of Manipur and the Wildlife Institute of India tagged and released three Amur falcons—named Ahu, Alang, and Apapang—from the Chiuluan Roosting site. This effort involved collaboration between scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India, officials from the Tamenglong Forest Division, and volunteers from Chiuluan Village. The tagged falcons exhibited remarkable migratory speed, reaching Africa within approximately 9 to 10 days.
Current updates from Dr. R. Suresh Kumar of the Wildlife Institute of India indicate that all three falcons remain active and in good health during their wintering period in various African countries. Initially, there were concerns regarding Ahu’s health, but it has been confirmed that Ahu is actively moving, primarily within the confines of Somalia. As of the latest reports, Ahu is located in Somalia, Apapang in Zimbabwe, and Alang in Botswana. Looking ahead, the birds are expected to commence their northward migration back to their breeding grounds, which is slated to begin on April 14, 2025, similar to the previous wintering migration observed for the Chiuluan 2 cohort.