BNHS Biologists spot 70 new avian species in Sultanpur National Park
Q. BNHS biologists have spotted how many new species of birds at Sultanpur National Park?- Published on 28 Sep 15a. 60
b. 70
c. 80
d. 90
ANSWER: 70
Biologists from BNHS have spotted 70 new species of birds in Sultanpur National Park in a study conducted between October 2014 and March 2015. The absolute count method was used for getting an estimate of the avian population of the park. Total number of bird species in the park has risen to 320 from 250 over 4 years. Of 320, 180 were resident species of which 57% were resident, 31% were wintering and 10% were local migratory to the park. 4 vulnerable and 8 non-threatened species have also been discovered at Sultanpur National Park. Vulnerable species include Greater Spotted Eagle, Eastern Imperial Eagle, Indian Spotted Eagle and the Sarus Crane. Close to 20,000 migratory birds along the park in winter form part of its population. 21 fish eating birds have also been found in the park.
