146 species recorded in Kaziranga bird survey
IN NEWS:
146 species recorded in Kaziranga bird survey
1. Overview of the Survey
- Conducted in Kaziranga National Park and adjoining Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam.
- Timed with Kati Bihu festival on 19 October 2025.
- Conducted by Assam Bird Monitoring Network in collaboration with Kaziranga authorities.
- Covered five key locations:
- Agoratoli
- Gamiri
- Panbari
- Panpur
- Laokhowa
2. Survey Findings
- Total species recorded: 146
- Total individual birds counted: 1,919
- Location-wise species diversity:
- Agoratoli: 89 species (highest)
- Gamiri: 59 species
- Panbari: 59 species
- Panpur: 55 species
- Laokhowa: 37 species
3. Conservation Status of Species
- Endangered: 2 species – Swamp Grass Babbler, Pallas’s Fish Eagle
- Vulnerable: 6 species – River Tern, Greater Spotted Eagle, Slender-billed Babbler, Lesser Adjutant Stork, Great Hornbill, Swamp Francolin
- Near Threatened: 6 species – Woolly-necked Stork, Northern Lapwing, Blossom-headed Parakeet, Grey-headed Fish Eagle, Spot-billed Pelican, River Lapwing
- Least Concern: 132 species
4. Notable Resident and Migratory Birds
- Blue-eared Barbet
- Bluethroat
- Grey-headed Lapwing
- Grey-headed Woodpecker
- Greater Racket-tailed Drongo
- Indian Spot-billed Duck
5. Significance of the Initiative
- Promotes citizen science and community-based conservation.
- Encourages participation from students, youth, birders, and women forest staff.
- Integrates cultural and ecological awareness by aligning with local festival (Kati Bihu).
NECESSARY STATIC PART
1. Kaziranga National Park
- UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for one-horned rhinoceros.
- Biodiversity hotspot with rich avian and mammalian fauna.
- Plays a crucial role in migratory and resident bird conservation.
2. Kati Bihu
- One of Assam’s three major agrarian festivals.
- Others: Rongali/Bohag Bihu (April) and Bhogali/Magh Bihu (January).
- Survey leverages traditional cultural occasions to enhance community participation.
3. Importance of Bird Surveys
- Help monitor population trends of endangered and migratory species.
- Inform conservation strategies and habitat management plans.
- Encourage citizen science participation for environmental education.