SAMBALPUR: The Hirakud Dam reservoir has come alive this summer with the buzz of thousands of waders, known as shorebirds or water birds, in the 26 islands marking the onset of the breeding season.

In an attempt to showcase its avian treasures, Odisha government on Monday organized the fifth edition of Chilika Bird ...

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There are more than three dozen species in the family Paradisaeidae, more commonly known as the birds of paradise.. Colorful Characteristics. Most are distinguished by striking colors and bright ...

SAMBALPUR: In a first for the State, Govindpur in Ambabhona block of Bargarh district has declared itself a ‘Birds Village’ so as to provide a safer haven to winged visitors during their ...

Birds flying in from as far as Iraq, Iran, central Europe and even Siberia make the lake their home in winter, he said. Last year about 1.5 million birds had come to this lake and this year we ...

Out of 250 species of birds found in Odisha, 115 are migratory and the rest are indigenous. Migratory birds fly from one habitat to another for food, sunlight and a habitable climate.

Mangalajodi, India’s largest wintering ground for waterbirds in Odisha, was once a poaching ground and today stands as a success story of an award-winning community-led eco-tourism hub June 19 ...

Khordha [India], November 18 (ANI): Migratory birds have started arriving at Chilika Lake in Odisha as winter begins.Species such as Glossy Ibis, Purple Moorhen, Pintail, Godwit, Great Egret ...

Odisha: ‘Birds Village’ At Govindpur With the declaration of the Hirakud Lake as Ramsar site in 2022, the area is expected to attract tourists, photographers in large numbers.

Bird flu hits Odisha, over 5,000 chickens culled The state government has asked people not to panic and said steps were being taken to contain the epidemic. ... “There is no reason to panic. At ...

Residents of the village under Lakhanpur wildlife range, have promised to keep the area pollution free for the winged visitors Govindpur village in Odisha has declared itself as a "Birds Village ...