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A bird survey in Tamil Nadu has recorded the presence of several threatened species that were categorised as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).The inland wetland survey was conducted recently by the state ...

Synchronised bird census held at Point Calimere Updated: Updated: 79 species of water birds and 39 of terrestrial variety recorded Share Article 79 species of water birds and 39 of terrestrial variety recorded The two-day annual synchronised bird census carried out at Point Calimere Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary in Nagapattinam district recorded 79 species of water birds and 39 of terrestrial variety within the sprawling premises. The water birds totalled 54, 647 and the land birds 2,153. The Fo...

River Terns are among one of the rarest bird species in Southeast Asia. PHNOM PENH (Xinhua): The population of River Terns in Cambodia has doubled in the past five years, raising hope for the species conservation, said a World Wildlife Fund (WWF) press statement on Thursday (Feb 11). River Tern is one of the rarest bird species in Southeast Asia, the statement said. It said WWFs research team came into close encounter with a total of 68 River Terns during their initial bird surveys, conducted ...

Infosys Foundation pumps Rs. 30 crore for Lake rejuvenation; gives it a new life Once dying water body now has fresh air,  unpolluted and pleasant surroundings Mysore/Mysuru: The vast Hebbal Lake has sprung back to life. The dead Lake has been rejuvenated in what is being described as the biggest and successful lake conservation project under the Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) model in the State. Infosys Foundation joined hands with the Mysuru District Administration and other stakeholders ...

BirdGuides 7ed65f3c-581c-49ad-aa57-a024eba00ab2 BirdLife International has revealed that iconic birds of prey such as Andean Condor, Secretarybird, Bateleur and Martial Eagle are now at high risk of extinction. The findings come as part of the latest IUCN Red List update, which reveals a mixed picture for bird conservation across the globe – worrying declines come alongside a suite of success stories. Andean Condor is the national bird of Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and B...