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Mumbai: White-bellied Sea-Eagle sighted at SGNP
Updated On: 31 May, 2024 08:34 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
New bird species was observed during the monthly bird count exercise jointly conducted by SGNP, Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary and BNHS
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BNHS volunteers at the Nagla Block participate in the Sanjay Gandhi National Park bird count exercise
The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) recorded a new bird species — the White-bellied Sea-Eagle — during the monthly bird count at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). The May count, which took place on Sunday with the participation of over 42 BNHS members and volunteers, documented a total of 83 species, raising the park’s avian diversity to 233 recorded species.
On May 26, 2024, over 42 dedicated volunteers showcased their citizen science prowess during a bird count at Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) and Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary. The day concluded with the team recording an impressive 83 bird species, highlighting the rich biodiversity of these areas. A new addition to the SGNP Bird checklist was the White-bellied Sea-Eagle (Icthyophaga leucogaster) bringing the total number of recorded avian species in the region to 233, further enriching SGNP’s ecological heritage.
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