These birds will become extinct from Bihar in 2024

 Like trees, plants and animals, birds are also important creatures on earth. There are millions of species of birds on this earth. But with changing times this picture is also changing. Due to human interaction or global warming, the number of birds in the world is continuously decreasing and some species have become extinct.

Today we will know about some birds of Bihar which are about to become extinct or have already become extinct. Come, in this article we will try to understand why this is happening like this and why such birds of Bihar have come in the danger list and are on the verge of extinction. To know all this, stay with our article.

vulture

Vultures are scavenging birds of prey, which are included in the Vulture family (Family Vulturidae).These are brown and black colored heavily clad birds, whose vision is very sharp. The unique beaks of birds of prey are also curved and strong, but other birds of prey and their necks are not as sharp and strong as theirs. These are scavenging birds that live in flocks, these dinosaurs do not spare any hospitality and eat anything disgusting. 

These are scavengers of birds that do not perform the necessary cleaning tasks. It builds a large nest on a tall tree, in which the female lays one or two white eggs.

As you all know that Bihar is a Krishi Pradhan state. Here, agriculture occurs in large quantities. This is the reason for the extinction of the species. To save the crop in the field, spraying pesticides in large quantities and feeding chemical fertilizers to animals kills the animals quickly. These are killed. These vultures eat the animals and they seem to be dying. There has been a huge decline in the number of vultures in the last few years. That is why the government has imposed a ban on the use of many pesticides.

Eagle

There are many species of eagles found all over the world, but some such species of eagles are found in Bihar which are on the verge of extinction. Moving like a vulture also plays a big role in cleaning the environment. It is found to be light brown in color.

 Its height is about two to sometimes three feet. Its beak is curved. Due to global warming, the population of Chal is decreasing rapidly.The eagle became extinct due to destruction of its habitat, disturbance of its nests, destruction of its prey by demons and lead contamination, and poaching and hunting – all problems caused by man.

Sparrow

Sparrow is the national bird of Bihar. Only six species of sparrows are found in urban areas. These are House Sparrow, Spanish Sparrow, Sand Sparrow, Russet Sparrow, Dead Sea Sparrow and Tree Sparrow. Among these, house sparrow is called Gauraiya. These are found mostly in villages. Sparrow is a small bird.

 

It is light brown or white in colour. It has small feathers on its body and yellow beak and feet. The male sparrow is identified by the black spot near its neck. 14 to 16 cm This long bird likes to live around houses made by humans.

This bird species is in danger due to internet waves and global warming. IUCN has put it in this rate list.If this bird is not protected in time, then in the future we will be able to see it only in photographs.

Bulbul

Bulbul is a bird of the Pycnonotidae family of the branching order And completely different from the famous singing bird "Bulbul Hazardastan". These are birds that eat insects and fruits and flowers.Nightingales are brownish gray or dirty yellow and green in color and are easily recognized by their slender body, long tail and raised beak. A total of 9700 species of bulbul are found across the world.This bird is found in many parts of Bihar But for some years it is rarely seen.

Common nightingale

It is a small bird which is famous for its melodious song.Its scientific name is (Luscinia megarhynchos).It is a light colored bird which is found in many states and parts of India including Bihar. Its nest is beautiful. This bird eats insects, seeds, worms and small insects.Is the common nightingale becoming increasingly rare?IUCN According to you there is no crisis on Bulbul right now.

Its species are stable, however, However, this does not mean that the bird will not become extinct or that there will be no threat to its existence.Its population is decreasing rapidly due to cutting of trees and hunting. We should save this beautiful bird.

 Indian Ringneck Parrots

The Indian ringneck parrot is medium size of bird.It has two small legs. It has nails at the end of its legs. It is green in color. There is a red natural band around its neck. It is famous for its ability to imitate. House parrots speak like humans.

 Indian Ringneck parrots make their nests in the hollows of temples or old palaces. Indian ringneck parrot is found in many parts of Bihar. They eat wet gram, corn and fruits. Due to its continuous hunting, its population has reduced to very low level. It is an endangered bird.Indian ringneck parrots can impact local biodiversity and human economy and welfare.

Pemba sunbird 

The Pemba sunbird (Cineris pemba) is a species of bird in the sunbird family. It is endemic to Pemba Island in Tanzania. In June 2018 a breeding pair was observed feeding their young in a conspicuous hanging nest on Unguja Island.

Pemba sunbirds love small insects, bugs, and flower nectar.Earlier these birds were found in large numbers in Bihar. But due to global warming its population has reduced to almost nothing. The fall was easily visible from the falls during the spring season. They lived in many districts of Bihar.

Myna bird (Starling)

Myna bird is one of the birds of the sterling family. It is found in many states of India including Bihar. It usually has less shiny feathers except on the head and long tail. The Bali myna, which is critically endangered and almost extinct in the wild, is highly specialized.

Their preferred habitat is fairly open space, and they eat insects and fruit. The plumage is usually dark, often brown, although some species have yellow ornaments on the head. Most species nest in holes.

Bihar is the best place for birds

At the national level, Bihar is the best place for birds to live. There is abundance of favorable water sources here. The farming here is also suitable for providing food to birds. This is the reason that out of the total nine 'flyways' of migratory birds in the world, two pass through Bihar. The Central Asian Flyway (Central Asian Migration Route) includes 30 countries. 182 species of birds use this route for migration.

This migration route includes Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Bhutan, China, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman and Pakistan, Afghanistan, India and other countries. Whereas, the second East Asia-Australasia Flyway includes 22 countries. About 210 species of birds use this route to come to India.

Siberian crane (Leucogeranus leucogeranus)

The Siberian crane (Leucogeranus leucogeranus), also known as the Siberian white crane or snow crane, is a bird in the Gruidae, crane family.The eastern population migrates to China during the winter, while the western population winters in Iran and Bihar, India.

Among storks, they migrate the longest distances. Their populations, particularly in the western range, have declined drastically in the 20th century due to hunting and habitat degradation on their migration routes. In 2010 the world population was estimated to be about 3,200 birds, most of which belonged to the eastern population and about 95% of them wintered in the Poyang Lake basin in China, a habitat altered by the Three Gorges Dam. May go .

Painted stork (Mycteria leucocephala)

The painted stork (Mycteria leucocephala) is a large bird in the stork family. It is found in the wetlands of the plains of tropical Asia south of the Himalayas in the Indian subcontinent and extending to Southeast Asia.

It is medium-sized, about 93–102 cm (36.5–40 in) long, with a 150–160 cm (59–63 in) wingspan and weighing 2–3.5 kg (4.4–7.7 lb). , Males and females look alike but the male of the pair is usually larger than the female.

Asian openbill

This specific stork is found mainly in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is brown or white in color with shiny black wings and tail.

This bird eats frogs, snakes, snails etc. Asian openbill is found in marshy areas.They are usually found in flocks but single birds are not uncommon. Like all storks, it flies with its neck extended. It is relatively small for a stork and is 68 cm in height (81 cm long).animals