56 Bird Species at Risk in Western Ghats and Goa 4 Critically Endangered

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56 bird species face global conservation threats across Western Ghats and Goa, with 4 critically endangered, 5 endangered, 15 vulnerable, and 31 near-threatened species.

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Lesser florican, white-rumped vulture, Indian vulture, and yellow-breasted bunting stand as critically endangered rarities in the region's declining bird population.

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Vulture populations crashed over 90% after livestock medication diclofenac proved lethal when the birds consumed contaminated carcasses.

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Great knot, sighted in Goa and breeding in Siberia, faces threats from coastal development and feral dog attacks during migration stops.

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Endemic Nilgiri wood-pigeon populations dwindled as road widening projects destroyed fruit-bearing trees at Verna plateau, their vital winter foraging ground.

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River Terns, breeding on reservoir islands, face threats from accidental ingestion of chemicals, microplastics through fish, and loss of breeding habitats.

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Threatened Birds of Goa' launched at the 8th Bird Festival documents these critical species through collaborative research by AERO and CEE experts.

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Knowledge gaps persist about local breeding habits, food preferences, and migration patterns despite ongoing conservation research efforts.

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Researchers recommend habitat protection, species-specific conservation plans, and public awareness programs to protect these threatened birds.

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