Kaziranga National Park records 30 raptor and six stork species
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Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, in collaboration with Gauhati University, conducted a survey revealing the presence of 30 raptor and six stork species
Background
The survey conducted between late February and March recorded 217 individual raptors across 30 species and 266 individual storks across six species. The Eastern Assam Wildlife Division recorded the highest number of these species.
Facts for Prelims
- EnvironmentPallas’s fish eagle: Identified as an endangered bird species inhabiting Kaziranga National Park.
- PlaceEastern Assam Wildlife Division: Recorded the highest number of raptor and stork species in the survey.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of protected areas like Kaziranga in conserving avian biodiversity and the role of academic-institutional collaborations in wildlife monitoring.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Habitat connectivity: Ensuring ecological corridors for migratory and endangered raptor species
- Data-driven conservation: Utilizing university-led biodiversity audits to inform regional wildlife management policies
Keywords: Biodiversity conservation · Endangered species · Habitat monitoring · Avian ecology · Protected areas
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