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In an initiative to prepare baseline data based on the survey on birds in and around, the Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) began a three-day-long counting exercise, starting Tuesday.
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In an initiative to prepare baseline data based on the survey on birds in and around, the Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) began a three-day-long counting exercise, starting Tuesday.
“The exercise will be conducted in a phased manner, covering all four seasons.
We will study the number, species, and locations of birds inside the park.
As some birds visit the park during a particular season, we will ensure that the exercise goes on for one full year,” said Rahul, CTR director.
According to an estimate by birdwatchers and researchers, CTR is visited by around 400-600 species of birds.
The reserve is famous among the birdwatchers of India for a sighting of raptors, eagles, vultures, fish eagles, different species of owls, and Indian pitta, among others.
Migratory birds like a brown dipper, forktails, white-capped water redstart, and gray-headed fish-eagle also visit the park annually.
The 12 ranges of Kalagarh tiger reserve and Ramnagar forest division will be covered in the estimation exercise, which is to be conducted by 21 teams — having five members each.
The move will help in conserving the avian species, say officials.
Rahul added that another major objective of the exercise is to provide a livelihood to the villagers in and around Corbett.