Exclusive Bird “Jerdon’s Babbler” Spotted in Dudhwa
Dudhwa National Park is one of the unexplored beauty which is situated in the Terai region of Northern India. This beautiful park is spanning over 880 square kilometres. The park is well known for its diverse range of flora and fauna and also various ranges of vegetation such as Lush grasslands, moist deciduous forests, and vast marshes which is the reason behind providing an ideal habitat to the fauna of this national park. A major reason for the growth of tourism in this national park is the presence of tigers and another is the various ranges of birds.
It is a proud moment for the officials of Dudhwa National Park as one of the rarest bird species was spotted in this national park in the buffer area. This news left ornithologists and nature lovers amazed. The name of the bird species is Jerdon’s Babbler which was believed to be extinct. Also, it is a great place for birdwatchers as you can spot over 350 bird species in this national park. So today in this blog we are going to discuss the recently spotted bird species “Jerdon’s Babbler”.
About the Exclusive Jerdon's Babbler:
Jerdon's Babbler has a scientific name Chrysomma altirostre, the reason behind its name is that it is named after the British naturalist Thomas C. Jerdon. The mysterious bird was first described in the mid-19th century. This mysterious bird was initially spotted in the Ganges River in West Bengal, the sighting of this bird became so rare that it leads to fear that it might extinct from the earth.
Some of the Interesting Facts about Jerdon’s Babbler:
The size of the exclusive Jerdon’s Babbler is 16 cm - 17 cm according to length.
Mostly witnessed in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan.
It has a long tail and its bill is thick in pale greyish color.
They live near river courses all year round because it is an ideal habitat for their survival.
It comes under the vulnerable category since 2014 on IUCN Red List.
The Significance of Extinction of Jerdon's Babbler:
The exciting rediscovery of Jerdon's Babbler marks a revolving point in the field of wildlife conservation. A group of birdwatchers, guided by local trackers and naturalists, embarked on a journey through Dudhwa's distant and undisturbed regions. Provided with powerful and necessary binoculars and long-range lenses, they detailedly scanned the dense undergrowth for any signs of the rare bird.
After days of patient waiting and silent observation, their efforts started showing improvement when they spotted a pair of Jerdon's Babblers playing through the shrubs and small trees. The sighting was not only a historic moment for the birdwatching community but also a reminder of the need to protect such invaluable habitats.
Conclusion:
The rediscovery of Jerdon's Babbler in Uttar Pradesh's Dudhwa National Park is proof that conservation and preservation can actually help in protecting the wildlife that is in danger. So if you are someone who loves to explore the untouched beauty then this is the national park you need to visit. Dudhwa National Park is not only popular for the presence of numerous range of flora and fauna but it also offers various activities. So even if you are someone who is not much into wildlife and nature still this is a place you should visit for a different experience. Hope you liked the blog and also wish you all the luck and fun for your tour to Dudhwa National Park.