Assambirds

Martha and Her Message to the World Martha the last passenger pigeon, whose race humans had slaughtered into oblivion, is now considered to be the icon of extinction. Martha the last passenger pigeon in taxidermied form at Smithsonian Museum. Courtesy of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. By Mithu Das   November 23, 2015 Martha, the last passenger pigeon, is considered to be the icon of extniction. Her race, namely Ectopistes migratorius, was by far the most abundant bird species ever lived in the planet earth. It has been estimated that i...

The Sad Story of Passenger Pigeon The sad story of Passenger Pigeon reminds us no matter how superabundant a species is, excessive hunting, habitat destruction, technological development and lack of enforcement of wildlife laws can wipe it out within half a century. Martha, the last passenger pigeon, leading a flock of passenger pigeons, painted by John Ruthven. This painting has been reproduced by artworks in mural form to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Martha's death in 2014. Courtesy of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. By Mithu Das  ...

Assambirds Benefited from RSPB's Binocular Scheme The pair of binoculars we have received from RSPB. By Mithu Das   April 14, 2013 Royal Society for the Protection of Birds or RSPB's second-hand binoculars scheme is helping educate people and protect many different species in developing countries since 1985. More than 12,000 pieces of optical equipment has been distributed by RSPB so far to at least 90 countries, including India. Mr. Sachin Ranade (left), BNHS Centre Manager of Vulture Conservation Breeding Centre at Rani in Assam, has delivered the pair of binoculars to us on behalf of Mr. Chris Bowden, at Guwahati. ...