Wildlife Week walk in Palakkad spots 30 bird species
The programme also sought to create awareness about the need to protect natural habitats and wildlife.
A nature walk through the Chendamangalam wetlands, conducted as part of Wildlife Week, brought together 53 participants to study habitats and observe wildlife, including 30 different bird species. The event, organized by the Biodiversity Management Committee of Akathethara grama panchayat in collaboration with the Birds Club of Government Victoria College, Palakkad, aimed to promote human-wildlife coexistence and protect natural habitats.
Among the notable sightings was the Lesser coucal, a cuckoo species typically found in tall grasslands, wetlands, and small wooded areas. This particular bird, known locally as Pulluppan or Variyuppan, is less common in Kerala than its larger counterpart, the Greater coucal.
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