Udhagamandalam: The Forestry Department will begin the census of birds throughout the state on January 24.
The census, which will be carried out in three phases for the first time, will focus on exploring the diversity of species, species wealth, relative and absolute presence, said Shekar Kumar Niraj, head of the main conservator forest and head of wildlife.
“We have binded in the natural history of the History of Society (BNHS), The Wildlife Institute of India (Wii) and the Salim Ali Center for Ornithology and Natural History (Sacon) which has expertise in the science of ornitology to participate in massive and critical exercises,” he gave him Tofu Toi.
Towards training, a recent meeting was held by the department and represented by senior scientists from BNHS, Wii, and Sacon, along with 38 district level officers and circles.
In the second week of January, a pre-census bird survey of Shorebirds was held for the first time as a strategic estimation methodology by the Joint BNHS team and forest officials.
Nesting and breeding migration species will also be an important aspect to be explored during three phase exercises, said Niraj.
“The first phase will be carried out for two days on the coast and shorebirds, while the second phase will begin a week later on an important land wetland.
The third phase will focus on the census of terrestrial birds in five conservation areas such as five tigers, national parks and wildlife reserves and areas Important birds are identified.
“The results will be analyzed by scientists from partner institutions and forest officials, and sent to the head of the Head of Head of State.
“Data will also be used as input for the national bird action plan, which is currently being prepared by the Wii,” added the official.