Water birds at Kaziranga National Park.

Photo: The Telegraph

Kaziranga Wetlands Clock 175% Rise In Water Bird Population

Population of water birds in Assam's Kaziranga National Park has increased by 175%, revealed a latest census findings. Conducted in 52 wetlands of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the census documented 93,491 birds, including 58 migratory avian species from Europe, Central and East Asia. Interestingly, the highest number of species belonged to Anatidae (ducks) family. The study credited improved habitat management and effective conservation… read-more

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 - 12:10 PM / by Harsh Vardhan

Tags: Assam, Kaziranga National Park, Anatidae, Water Birds, Wetland Conservation, UNESCO

Courtesy: Deccan Herald