Kaziranga’s Winged Wonders: 43 Grassland Bird Species Discovered in First-of-its-Kind Census
In the Green Space of Assam s Kaziranga National Park best known for its one-horned rhinoceros and majestic tigers a quieter gentler miracle is unfolding among the grasses For the first time ever a dedicated census of grassland birds has been carried out here and its results are both beautiful and surprising The census conducted across grassland locations between March and May revealed a vibrant community of grassland bird species many of which are globally threatened or endemic to the Brahmaputra floodplains nbsp This rich diversity marks Kaziranga s position not just as a sanctuary for megafauna but also as a biodiversity jewel for avian life bird tourism especially grassland birds which are rapidly disappearing in other parts of India due to habitat loss A Safe Place in the Disappearing GrasslandsGrassland birds are among the most threatened bird groups in India These species some incredibly rare and secretive require a