Kaziranga National Park Records Impressive Bird Diversity in 2025 Count

Kati Bihu Bird Count 2025 Highlights

Kaziranga, Oct 20: The 'Kati Bihu Bird Count 2025' at Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) saw the identification of 146 bird species, which included two endangered varieties: the Swamp Grass Babbler and Pallas’s Fish Eagle. A total of 1,919 individual birds were counted, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Assam Bird Monitoring Network (ABMN) and the park authorities.

Agoratoli emerged as the area with the highest species diversity, recording 89 different species. This was followed by Gamiri and Panbari, each with 59 species, Panpur with 55, and Laokhowa with 37 species.

Among the species documented, two were classified as endangered, six as vulnerable (including River Tern and Great Hornbill), and six were near-threatened (such as Woolly-necked Stork and Northern Lapwing). The remaining 132 species were categorized as of least concern.

The bird count, held on October 18, aimed to enhance bird monitoring efforts, raise awareness about conservation, and foster community involvement, particularly among women forest staff and youth.

The event attracted 63 participants, including bird watchers, students, researchers, and forest officials, who conducted surveys across five significant locations: Panbari Range, Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary, Panpur, Gamiri Range, and Agoratoli Range.

A noteworthy aspect of this year's count was the active involvement of female forest staff in Laokhowa and Panbari.

The survey also recorded numerous resident and migratory birds, such as Blue-eared Barbet, Bluethroat, and Grey-headed Fish Eagle, underscoring Kaziranga's ecological significance for both local and migratory bird populations.

The presence of endangered species and various raptors further emphasizes the ecological value of Kaziranga.