The annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) 2025 was conducted recently. It is a global citizen science initiative that documents avian diversity over four days.
- This year at the GBBC conducted from February 14 to 17, India soared to an impressive second place in the global rankings, submitting a staggering 55,394 checklists and recording 1,083 species.
- With participation from 37 States, the event painted a vibrant picture of India’s rich birdlife. Andhra Pradesh secured the 20th rank nationally, submitting 830 checklists and identifying 246 species.
- Kerala that dominated the national leaderboard, toppedg the list with a whopping 12,907 checklists.
- The State’s vast network of wetlands, forests, and coastal habitats makes it a biodiversity hotspot, drawing birdwatchers in large numbers.
(Source: The Hindu)
