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Declining Bengal Florican and Its Conservation

Declining Bengal Florican and Its Conservation Human encroachment in the grassland area forced Bengal Floricans to leave their homland. There are only 450-1000 birds survive in the wild. Bengal Florican. Image ©Allan Michaud. By Mithu Das   September 04, 2011 Bengal florican  Houbaropsis bengalensis  is a critically endangered species. There are only 250-1000 birds survive in the wild. Its number dwindling because of us, humans, who are altering their habitat to agricultural lands. Conservationists warned that the species may be extinct within a decade or so if we fai

How Bar Headed Geese Fly Over Himalayas

How Bar-headed Geese Fly Over Himalayas Bar-headed Geese are world's highest altitude migrants. These birds migrate from Russia to China and then fly over Mount Everest to reach their wintering grounds in India. Bar-headed geese. Image ©Adesh Shivkar. By Mithu Das   September 04, 2011 I n July 2007, at least fifty Bar-headed geese were fitted with neck collars by Wildlife Conservation Society in Mongolia. Among these birds, one (No. C6) has been photographed by Adesh Shivkar in Pune, Maharashtra, on January 2008. This bird has travelled a distance of 4780 km and cros

Bar-Headed Geese in Assam

Bar-headed Geese in Assam Bar-headed goose, locally known as Dhitaraj, arrives in Assam in November or December and departs by March. A group of Bar-headed geese swimming in water. Image ©Adesh Shivkar. By Mithu Das   August 30, 2011 Weighs two to three kg and 75 cm long, Bar-headed goose, locally known as Dhitaraj, arrives in Assam in November or December and departs by March. The bird can be easily identified by two black bars on it's forehead. In winter, Bar-headed geese can be seen in many places in Assam. However, large population gather in Kazira