Context:
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam recorded 30 species of raptors and six species of storks in a rapid bird survey. The survey highlights Kaziranga’s importance not only for mammals like the one-horned rhinoceros, but also as a critical wetland and grassland bird habitat.
Explanation:
- Kaziranga National Park is located in Assam and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- It is famous for the greater one-horned rhinoceros, but also supports rich bird diversity.
- Kaziranga lies in the Brahmaputra floodplain, with grasslands, wetlands, forests and riverine habitats.
- Raptors are birds of prey such as eagles, vultures, owls, buzzards and falcons.
- Storks are large wetland birds dependent on marshes, floodplains and shallow water bodies.
- The survey recorded species such as griffon vulture, booted eagle, Asian openbill and greater adjutant stork.
- Presence of raptors indicates a healthy food chain, while storks reflect wetland health.
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Kaziranga Bird Survey and Wetland Ecosystem Health