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NTPC Bongaigaon plant becomes the new nest for migratory birdsThe station has made sincere efforts to capture the movement of these birds at NTPC Bongaigaon through a short film, " Mainstreaming Biodiv...- Four more Indian sites recognised in Ramsar List as wetlands of international importanceThe aim of the Ramsar list is "to develop and maintain an international network of wetlands which are important for the conservation of glo...
- Assam: NTPC Bongaigaon becomes the new nest for migratory birdsNTPC believes in maintaining a sustainable ecosystem and arrival of these migratory birds is testimony to the fact that apart from powering...
- Social in nature, wanderer by habitThese birds are part of the Lapwing genus Vanellus, which diverged from all other species of birds 28 million years ago! Two sociable lapwi...
- 36 animal, plant species endangered in GujaratIn reply to a question by Rajya Sabha member Parimal Nathwani, the minister stated that 20 species of animals and 16 of plants are endanger...
- Rare red-wattled Lapwing sighted at NahargarhA city-based wildlife enthusiast has spotted a rare bird of Red-wattled Lapwing specie at Nahargarh biological park recently.
- Mercury dip stretches migratory seasonPlummeting mercury as a result of the unseasonal rains over the past two days could stretch the season for migratory birds at Okhla Bird Sa...
- 15 Indian birds among 100 globally endangered speciesBirds are considered to be a good indicator of the condition of the natural environment.
- 15 Indian bird species among globally endangeredFifteen Indian bird species are part of a list of avians which are evolutionarily distinct and globally endangered.
- 15 bird species in India critically endangeredEven as conservation efforts at various levels continue to show hope for the future, the latest International Union for Conservation of Nat...
- More waterbirds spotted in DelhiThe Asian Waterbird Census has thrown up happy surprises this time. Not only the number of wetland birds spotted in Delhi during the census...
- Experts, eco-scholars conduct annual water bird censusThe event was organised with the help of ministry of forest and environment and PEACE institute charitable trust, a Delhi based NGO, and Gu...
- Census reveals less diversity of migratory birds at Punjab's Kanjhli wetlandIn the latest Asian Waterbird Census (AWC), lesser diversity of migratory birds has been witnessed at Kanjhli - Punjab's smallest wetland f...
- Environmentalists prepare list of endangered speciesEven as conservation efforts at various levels continue to show hope for the future, the latest International Union for Conservation of Nat...
- Bird survey at Palamu Tiger Reserve throws up two new speciesThe three-day bird survey, which concluded on Wednesday, threw up quite a few surprises for the officials of Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR).
- Five bird species in Maharashtra on the verge of extinctionThe birds found in Maharashtra are White-rumped vulture, Indian vulture, Red-headed vulture, Forest owlet and Sociable lapwing.
- 14 bird species on verge of extinction in IndiaAt least 14 species of birds from India are on the verge of extinction due to poaching, over use of pesticides and loss of habitat, governm...
- Canal diverted to save India's rarest birdThe government has agreed to add 3,000 acres of adjoining land to the courser's sanctuary.
- Big Bird Day: Complete list of birds spottedIt was a big event for this unique group of citizens who met in the Capital on February 24 to celebrate the Big Bird Day. Here is the compl...
- Maharastra to promote Lonar crater site as tourist spotIn a bid to attract tourists to Lonar crater, Maharashtra Tourism Development Corp is setting up an interpretation centre-cum-museum to let...
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