KATHMANDU: The number of birds in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve has increased this year, according to a recent bird count conducted under the Midwinter Waterbird Census 2025.
The census recorded 9,250 birds from 76 species, a significant rise from last year’s count of 5,527 birds across 53 species, the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve Office reported.
The highest count was of the Chakhewa species (1,068 birds), while white eagles, panichaha, chitrangada, and tiktike were among the least recorded, said Senior Conservation Officer Ramdev Chaudhary.
Birendra Gautam, Chief of the National Trust for Nature Conservation’s Koshi Conservation Centre, stated that ensuring safe habitats, sufficient food, wetland conservation, and minimizing human disturbances could further boost bird populations.
He noted that migratory birds typically arrive between mid-September and mid-December and depart after mid-April.
Spread across Sunsari, Saptari, and Udayapur districts, Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve remains a key habitat for birds in Nepal.
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