There are 10000 species of birds found all over the world. India is a birdwatching paradise with more than 1300 bird species recorded, with 72 of them being endemic to India. India is currently eight in the top 8 countries for the maximum number of bird species recorded. Four of the world’s 36 biodiversity hotspots … Read more
Introduction to the Birds and Birds of the World Presenting our new post on the Top 10 destinations for birding in the world. Birds belong to the Aves class, a special class of animals with extraordinary flight abilities. Because of the presence of wings and feathers, they set themselves apart from all other animals. Birds … Read more
Introduction to the Western Ghats In the southwestern part of India’s peninsular region, the oldest mountain range the Western Ghats is one of the most biogeographically rich places in the world and is also known as Shyadri. It can be compared with Amazon, as per the area the number of species you find here is … Read more
The varied habitats at varying altitudes provide a wide range of birding opportunities in India, which is home to over 1300 bird species, both resident and migrating. India has over 400 Important Birding Areas, and a total of 25 Ramsar sites. Ramsar sites are wetlands habitats that are protected for wetland birds. There are 79 … Read more
Healthy forests and wetlands stand sentry against the dangers of climate change, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and locking it away in plants, root systems and soil. Frances Beinecke A pocket of sheer abundance at the fringe of a major metropolis, Sultanpur National Park is treasure trove of avian riches which is often missed … Read more
Bordering the rich states of Madhya Pradhesh and Rajasthan, the Chambal river is a labyrinth of ravines, scrubland and vast expanse of water. It is also home to a wide array of species including the some of the Earth’s most endangered species, the Indian Skimmer, Gharial and the Gangetic Dolphins. It hosts close to 330 … Read more
When one thinks of India, visuals of festivals, colours, spices, temples and most certainly the Taj Mahal come to mind. After all, the subcontinent covers a staggering area of 3.29 million sq kms, where the language and culture changes every 100 kms. There is no doubt that India a true epitome of diversity when compared … Read more
Number of Important Bird Areas(IBA) in India : 467 Number of Ramsar Sites : 25 Number of Bird Species Recorded in India : Around 1300 bird species – both residential and migrant. Number of Endemic Birds in India : 53 bird species India is home to more than 1300 species of birds and the varied … Read more
Local Communities in India are the closest to wildlife in all its forms as the areas of residence between the two overlap greatly. Despite a need for greater understanding of the role and contribution of local communities in conservation, it is imprinted or has been consciously developed over time in India. Here, we take a … Read more
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