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Mangrove Pitta Bird

  • 18 Apr 2023
  • 2 min read

Why in News?

Recently, the first mangrove pitta bird census was conducted in two coastal districts of Odisha (Kendrapara and Jagatsingpur).

What is the Mangrove Pitta?

  • About:
  • IUCN Status:
  • Distribution:
    • India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia.
  • Importance:
    • This species is important because it is a bio-indicator of the health of mangrove forests, which are crucial to maintaining ecological balance in coastal areas.

What Was the First-Ever Census of Mangrove Pitta Birds?

  • This census was conducted using a point count method, where direct sightings and chirping sounds were used to count the birds.
  • The census of Mangrove Pitta birds found that a total of 179 individual birds were counted.
  • The highest concentration of these birds was found in the mangroves near the Mahipura river mouth inside the Bhitarkanika National Park.

Source: TH

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