T.N. Fowl Census | 130 species of terrestrial birds recorded in Villupuram, Kallakurichi districts
A purple sunbird seen throughout the second part of the chook census
| Photograph Credit score: Particular Association
The second part of the Synchronised Fowl Census for terrestrial birds, organised by the Tamil Nadu Forest Division on Sunday, recorded over 7,000 birds belonging to 130 species in Villupuram and Kallakurichi districts.
The day-long census tried to enumerate resident and migratory birds related to main ecosystems and lined forests in addition to chosen rural and concrete hotspots within the two districts.
An orientation session for the employees and volunteers was held on Saturday. The groups visited designated forest areas from early morning on Sunday, to begin the survey.
Groups of volunteers, chook watchers, and ornithologists performed the census in 32 zones – 12 in Villupuram district and 20 in Kallakurichi district with technical assist from Common Eco Basis, a Puducherry-based biodiversity conservation organisation in Villupuram, Indigenous Biodiversity Basis, a non-profit organisation in Cuddalore, and Hope for You, a non-governmental organisation in Kallakurichi district.
In accordance with District Forest Officer Sumesh Soman, “The concept behind the census is to know the inhabitants of migratory and native birds, and steps that needs to be taken to enhance the chook depend. The census will assist to grasp the risk to birds and their habitats in order that correct measures might be taken for his or her conservation.”
“As many as 3,483 and 4,108 birds belonging to 130 species had been noticed in Villupuram and Kallakurichi districts. Frequent Myna, Asian Palm Swift, Rock Pigeon, Laughing Dove, Purple-wattled Lapwing, Noticed Owlet, Indian Curler, Asian Open Invoice, Small Minivet, Shikra, and Lesser Kestrel had been among the many prime species by inhabitants measurement recorded by the chook fans within the terrestrial panorama,” he stated.
Mr. Soman added, “The census additionally discovered over 300 birds on the sacred grove at Sri Manjaneeswarar Ayyanar temple at Kilputhupattu close to Marakkanam, situated south of the Kazhuveli chook sanctuary. The utmost variety of birds within the Villupuram Forest Division was recorded on the Gingee fort space in Villupuram district. The staff counted 643 birds at this location. The census was concurrently held in 20 places in Cuddalore district. After checking and cross-checking the information, a ultimate report could be compiled by the Forest Division to provoke conservation initiatives.”
The primary part of the chook census on January 28 and 29 recorded over 150 species and 26,668 particular person birds in wetlands and chook sanctuaries in Villupuram district.
