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A recent bird survey conducted at the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam, India, coinciding with the Kati Bihu festival, recorded 146 bird species. The survey, a collaborative effort, spanned five key locations and documented a variety of resident and migratory birds, including several endangered and vulnerable species. Officials hailed the survey as a significant citizen science initiative, promoting community-based conservation with participation from various groups.

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Kaziranga Bird Survey Reveals Rich Avian Diversity, Highlights Conservation Efforts

Guwahati, India – October 19, 2025 – The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam, renowned as the home of the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses, has recorded an impressive 146 bird species during its latest bird survey. The survey, conducted on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in conjunction with the Kati Bihu festival, was a collaborative effort between the Assam Bird Monitoring Network and Kaziranga National Park authorities.

Surveyors documented 1,919 individual birds across five key locations: Agoratoli, Gamiri, Panbari, Panpur ranges of the national park, and the adjoining Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary. Agoratoli demonstrated the highest avian diversity, boasting 89 species.

The survey revealed the presence of several species of conservation concern. Two endangered species, the swamp grass babbler and Pallas’s fish eagle, were recorded. Six species were classified as vulnerable, including the river tern, greater spotted eagle, slender-billed babbler, lesser adjutant stork, great hornbill, and swamp francolin.

“The Kati Bihu Bird Count 2025 served as a significant citizen science initiative, promoting inclusive, community-based conservation,” said Sonali Ghosh, Director of Kaziranga National Park. “The active participation of students, youth, birders, and especially women forest staff demonstrated a growing commitment to wildlife conservation in Assam.”

The survey underscores the importance of Kaziranga National Park as a biodiversity hotspot and highlights the success of community involvement in conservation efforts in Assam.

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