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MIGRATORY BIRDS AND HEALTH
Delhi world's second-richest capital for avian diversity, hosts 471 bird speciesDelhi is the world's second-richest capital for bird diversity. A new Delhi Bird Atlas reveals 471 species. This comprehensive study, a cit...- Is Antarctica's tourism boom a ticking time bomb for disease and contamination? Here's what you need to knowAntarctica's tourism is booming, attracting over 80,000 visitors. Experts warn this surge increases risks of contamination and disease. A r...
- Antarctica's tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and diseaseSoaring tourism to Antarctica, driven by climate change fears, raises concerns about contamination and damage to the fragile ecosystem. A r...
- Roughly 60 kms from Chennai, this lake turns pink with flamingos in summer. April is the best time to see themPulicat Lake in Tamil Nadu transforms into a spectacular pink canvas each April as flamingos descend upon the country's second-largest brac...
- Migration Interrupted: Climate Change Is Altering the Routes Birds Have Followed for MillenniaMigratory birds face new challenges as climate change alters their ancient journeys. Rising temperatures and unpredictable weather disrupt ...
- Bird flu cases reported in 10 states; govt confirms infections in tiger, lion, leopard, and catsAs of July 2025, bird flu has affected 10 Indian states, with 41 cases reported this year. The government is implementing the National Acti...
- India plans study on detection of zoonotic diseases that could spill over from birds to humansIndia is launching a major study to detect zoonotic diseases in select bird sanctuaries across Sikkim, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. Using t...
- Australia bird tragedy: Do Newcastle’s dying corellas have a mysterious link to India’s Jatinga?Hundreds of corellas fell from trees in Newcastle, Australia, exhibiting distress and bleeding. The cause is suspected to be poisoning. Thi...
- Scientist to tag satellite transmitters on Amur falcons in Manipur's Tamenglong district to analyse migratory routesA senior scientist from the Wildlife Institute of India will tag Amur falcons with satellite transmitters in Manipur’s Tamenglong district ...
- Lamphelpat waterbody project: A majestic lake in Manipur undergoes remarkable revivalThe Lamphelpat Waterbody Project in Manipur aims to develop flood risk management, water security, and socio-cultural, economic, and enviro...
- Bird Flu: Which countries are affected, what are the risks to people, and should you be concerned?The risk to humans is low, said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization. As a precaution, people are ...
- Scientists: Duck is first wild bird flu case in US in 5 yearsThe flu poses a low risk to people but can spread quickly through chicken houses and other poultry businesses. The Eurasian H5 avian influe...
- Bird flu: NDMC forms rapid response team to conduct field inspectionThe New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Monday formed a rapid response team to conduct field inspection for examining various birds in it...
- Bird flu: Centre asks all states to be prepared for any eventualityThe Secretary in the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying held a meeting with the states to understand the status of the outbreak of a...
- India to host key meet on conservation of migratory species of wild animalsThe thirteenth meeting of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP13) being hosted by India is the ...
- 10 more Indian wetlands get global importance tagThe new Indian sites include Nandur Madhameshwar bird sanctuary (Maharashtra); Beas conservation reserve, Keshopur-Miani community reserve ...
- India declares itself free from bird fluThe Centre has emphasised the need for "continued surveillance especially in the vulnerable areas bordering infected countries and in areas...
- Committed to preserve near-extinct Great Indian Bustard: ModiChief minister Narendra Modi while inaugurating several projects in Kutch on Wednesday claim that Gujarat has remained the biggest source o...
- Climate change could push up the risk of bird fluClimate change could pose high risk of avian flu virus transmission in wild birds, a new study has warned.
- Winter guests enjoy Chilika hospitality during summer tooAs many as 77,609 birds of 75 species were found to be staying in the about 1100-sq km lake, according to the summer bird count conducted b...
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