TNPSC Thervupettagam

Tamil Nadu synchronized bird estimate

February 13 , 2024 286 days 509 0
  • The Tamil Nadu synchronised bird estimation was conducted by the state Forest Department.
  • Nearly 79 per cent of a total bird count of 6,80,028 are being water birds.
  • About 21 per cent are terrestrial birds.
  • The estimation has covered 894 vantage points at wetlands/water bodies/bird sanctuaries including 179 in forest areas, 555 in rural areas and 170 in urban areas.
  • A total of 6,80,028 birds covering 389 bird species were found in the estimation.
  • Out of these 120 species are found to be water birds and the remaining 269 are terrestrial bird species.

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