Kaziranga National Park Emerges as a Major Hub for Rare Bird Species

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently underscored the avian diversity within Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. Official data confirms the protected area serves as a sanctuary for six of India's eight stork species and provides a home for nearly 45 percent of the nation's raptors.

The park also holds the highest number of nesting sites for the Pallas's Fish Eagle in the country. These findings emphasize the significance of the park's wetlands and grasslands in supporting both resident and migratory birds. Regarding the park's ecological status, the Chief Minister's office stated, "Kaziranga continues to showcase the success of conservation in Assam."

While the UNESCO World Heritage Site is globally famous for its one-horned rhinoceros population, this diverse birdlife reinforces its status as a premier biodiversity hotspot. Researchers and wildlife enthusiasts frequently visit the park to study its unique ecosystem and thriving bird populations.