Chilika Lake Bird Census 2025
February 19 , 2025
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- Over 11 lakh birds of 196 different species thronged Chilika lagoon this year annual mid-winter waterfowl census 2025.
- The number of bird species congregated in the lake has increased.
- The bird count dropped by around 10,000 compared to last year when the head count was around 11.37 lakh.
- 109 migratory and 87 resident categories found roosting in Chilika this season.
- 187 species (108 migratory and 79 resident) found last year.
- In the Nalabana bird sanctuary, the bird count stood at 3.42 lakh compared 3.47 lakh last year.

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