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Guwahati: Indian peafowl now call Orang National Park home. Wildlife photographer Nejib Ahmed and cinematographer Chandan Saikia captured the first photographic evidence of the bird within park boundaries. This confirms long-standing reports from frontline forest staff who tracked an unidentified bird near the Rowmari and Hazaribagh Anti-Poaching Camps for days.
Orang had no prior official record of this species. The bird, known as Pavo cristatus, typically favors grasslands, forest edges, and open ground. Its arrival complements the existing mix of wetland and forest species throughout the reserve. This sighting provides a clear boost to the known variety of wildlife in the region.
Executive Park Director Pradipa Baruah praised the effort. He noted that documentation is vital for tracking local health and growth. "Every new species documented offers valuable insight into the health and diversity of Assam's protected ecosystems," Baruah said. He also credited the photographers and ground staff for their dedication to monitoring the state's natural assets.
Researchers previously documented the peafowl in the nearby Nunoi Wildlife Sanctuary in the Udalguri district. Local forest authorities plan to continue monitoring the Orang population. Birders and researchers are keeping a close watch on the site following the news.
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