Why Kerala is witnessing a decline in winter migratory birds
Long-term surveys, bird censuses and scientific studies indicate falling numbers of several migratory species visiting Kerala during winter, with climate change and habitat degradation emerging as key concerns
Kerala's annual influx of winter migratory birds has reportedly been dwindling over recent decades. The State, a popular destination for these feathered travelers from Arctic, northern Eurasian and Central Asian regions, hosts a variety of species such as the Greater Sand Plover and Northern Pintail. These birds, drawn to Kerala's sandy shores, wetlands and forests, travel thousands of kilometers to reach their winter homes.
However, bird enthusiasts who have closely observed these migratory patterns for years claim the annual spectacle is gradually diminishing. The once common sight of large flocks arriving between August and March is becoming a less frequent occurrence. The exact reasons behind this decline are not specified in the source material.
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