Srinagar, March 29 -- Jammu and Kashmir's rich avifauna has witnessed a notable surge, with the discovery of 592 bird species, according to a recent study published in Indian Birds, a journal of South Asian Ornithology.

The comprehensive analysis led by Wildlife Warden North Intesar Suhail and co-authored by Muzaffar A Kichloo, Neeraj Sharma, Parvaiz Shagoo, and Parmil Kumar highlights a significant improvement from previous reports.

Previously, the last checklist in 2020 listed 555 bird species for Jammu and Kashmir, including Ladakh.

Wildlife Warden North, Intesar Suhial told KNO that the collection of bird images has emerged as a significant and extensive ornithological database for the current checklist. Over the years, bird photog...