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Conservation of Migratory Species
New species were added to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS). This brings the total number of migratory species from India to 457. Newly added Species: Currently, out of the more than 650 species listed by the CMS as migratory, 457 are from India. The newest addition to this list are the ..
Three-branded Rosefinch: New bird species in India
A team of scientists from the Bombay Natural History Society recorded a new species of bird. It has been identified as the three banded Rosefinch. The new bird species was identified while exploring the high-altitude coniferous forests of Arunachal Pradesh. Three branded Rosefinch The three branded Rosefinch is a resident of southern China and a ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Arunachal Pradesh • Bhutan • bird species • bombay natural history society • China • CMS COP 13 • Conservation of Migratory Species • migratory birds • New Species • Rosefinch
Bihar migratory bird festival
Bihar is planning its first ever migratory bird festival this year. This is a three-day festival to be organised in Bhagalpur District. It is to be jointly organised by Bhagalpur forest division, Bombay Natural History Society and the local Mandar Nature Club. The region houses a large number of migratory birds between November and March ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Bihar Migratory bird festival • Conservation of Migratory Species • Convention on Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals • COP13 • migratory birds
May 9: World Migratory Bird Day
Every year, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) marks the World Migratory Day on May 9. It is an annual campaign that creates awareness about the need to conserve migratory birds and their habitats. This year the day is being celebrated under the theme Theme: Birds Connect our World The theme mainly focuses on ecological ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Conservation of Migratory Species • Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals • migratory birds • UN Convention on the conservation of migratory species • UNEP • world migratory bird day
Animal Culture linked to its Conservation at CMS COP 13 for the first time
The Convention on the Conservation on Migratory birds Conference of Parties (CMS COP 13) is being held in Gandhinagar. Proposals were presented to conserve Sperm Whales and Chimpanzees based on their culture. This is the first time such proposal is being made in the world. Highlights It was presented at the conference that some of ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: CMS COP 13 • CMS Summit • CMS-COP • Conservation of Migratory Species • Convention on Conservation of Migratory Species • New Zealand • Whaling
Indian Bird Species have declined by 80% says State of India’s Birds Report at CMS COP 13
On February 18, 2020, the State of India’s Birds Report was released at the CMS COP 13. It assessed the status of more than 867 birds. The report says that more than 80% of Indian bird species have declined in the last 5 years. More than 15,000 bird watchers participated in the survey. Highlights According ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Birds project’ • bombay natural history society • CMS COP 13 • Conservation of Migratory Species • Extinct Bird Species • Report • Wildlife Institute of India • World Wildlife Fund (WWF)