Morigaon (Assam): More
than 12 thousand birds of 26 species have been spotted in Assam's
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary during a week-long census, Forest officials
said today.
The Assam Forest Department and prominent
environmental organisation, 'Aarayank' conducted a week-long census
which concluded today, Sanctuary's Ranger Mukul Tamuly said.
The
birds include about 5,000 migratory while the remaining 7,000 belonged
to local species. The migratory birds include more than hundred Siberian
cranes.
The census was conducted by 40 people belonging to both
the forest department and Aaranyak. The sanctuary is famed for the
highest density of one-horned rhino per square kilometre.
By:times of india
