Context:
In Bhitarkanika, Odisha, the first Mangrove Pitta Bird Census in India is carried out.
About
- In order to investigate the population analysis of these birds, a census was conducted for the first time in the nation.
- The census’s goal is to document these birds’ growth patterns. These birds have not yet been given endangered status.
Bird Mangrove Pitta
- The Pittidae family of pittas includes the mangrove pitta (Pitta megarhyncha).
- Mangrove pittas are colorful birds with a reddish vent area and a reddish head with a brown crown. They also have a white throat, greenish upper parts, buff underparts, and greenish underparts.
- They were both resting on the trees and foraging on the ground.
- Indian coastal mangrove forests are the habitat.
- India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia make up the distribution.
- IUCN: Conservation Status:Near Threatened
Bhitarkanika National Park
- India’s second-largest mangrove environment is found in Bhitarkanika National Park.
- It can be found in the estuaries where the Brahmani and Baitarani rivers converge. The endangered saltwater crocodile lives in this area.
- The largest colony of Olive Ridley Sea Turtles may be found on Gahirmatha Beach, which defines the eastern edge of the sanctuary.