- November 21, 2023
- By admin
- Kol wetlands are located in Kerala. The Asian Water Bird Census recently
reported that the number of birds in the wetland has reduced significantly. The
number of water birds in the wetland has decreased from 15,959 in 2022 to
9,904. This is huge and the survey accuses unscientific construction in the region
of the decline.
Asian Water bird Census
- The 2023 census was the 23rd Asian Waterbird Census.
- It is a part of International Water Bird census conducted By Wetland
International.
- The census identifies and counts water birds and predominantly focuses on the
declining population of the birds in wetlands.
- It is a part of the International Waterbird Census. These censuses are conducted
by Wetland International.
- In India, the census was first conducted in 1987. The Bombay
Natural History Society assists Wetlands International in conducting
the survey in the country.
- The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), founded in 1883, is one
of the largest non-governmental organisations in India engaged in
conservation and biodiversity research.
Rare birds in the Wetland
- In the 2023 census, the ornithologists spotted some rare birds. And
therefore are more concerned about the expropriation of their home.
- Some of the rare birds spotted in the region are Amur Falcon, Wood
Sandpiper, and Cattle Egret, Painted Storks, Whiskered Tern,
Garganey, and Ibis.