State of India’s birds, 2023
A report on India’s bird population has painted a grim picture for many of the country’s species. The State of India’s Birds (SoIB) report showed worrisome declines, with 178 species of wild birds identified
Birds
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China reports first human case of H7N4 bird flu
China has reported the first human case of the H7N4 strain of bird flu in a woman in an eastern coastal province, though she has since recovered. The winter is traditionally the high season for bird
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Trophic signatures of seabirds suggest shifts in oceanic ecosystems
<p>Pelagic ecosystems are dynamic ocean regions whose immense natural capital is affected by climate change, pollution, and commercial fisheries. Trophic level–based indicators derived from fishery
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How will climate change affect endangered Mediterranean waterbirds?
<p>Global warming and direct anthropogenic impacts, such as water extraction, largely affect water budgets in Mediterranean wetlands, thereby increasing wetland salinities and isolation, and decreasing
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Mammals, birds likely to survive climate change
They are better than reptiles and amphibians at extending their habitats, finds a study Mammals and birds stand the best chance of all animals of surviving Earth's rapidly changing climate, researchers
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From hunting to hiking: biggest threats to protected areas identified
Hunting wild animals for food and recreational sports like hiking and mountain biking pose the two biggest threats to the world’s protected areas, a new study shows. Ten researchers studied data collected
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Record Great Indian Bustard sighting and get Rs 500 reward
Nagpur: Record a GIB sighting and get Rs 500! The state's principal chief conservator of forests (wildlife) AK Misra has started a novel scheme to save the critically endangered birds in Maharashtra.
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Nylon manja in use for kite flying despite nationwide ban, injuries to birds continue
Harsh Shah, an animal welfare officer nominated by the Environment Ministry validates these claims. Shah, who also conducts rescue operations in south Mumbai, received at least 40 to 50 cases of bird injuries
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Bhitarkanika park registers rise in number of winged guests
KENDRAPARA: The Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha's Kendrapara district has played host to over one lakh migrant water birds this year. While 76,268 winter migrant birds had made their way to the national
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Avian flu: 942 birds culled, surveillance to continue
Bengaluru: The animal husbandry and health and family welfare departments will continue the sanitation and disinfection drive at Dasarahalli, Yelahanka, wherein a stray incidence of avian influenza with
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Birds keep this Briton hooked to Rajasthan
UDAIPUR: She feels at home in Rajasthan, especially in Dungarpur. This is her eighth trip in past 10 years to India and every time her excitement at seeing the Saras Cranes had known no bounds. Charlott