Morigaon, Jan. 23 -- The authority of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam's Morigaon district on Friday carried out the Asian Water Bird Census for the year 2026, in collaboration with Aaranyak, Assam Bird Monitoring Network, local bird experts, students and Pobitora Jeep Safari Owner's Association, Mayong.

Parineeta Singh, Range Forest Officer of Pobitora Wildlife Range, said that the Waterbird count will be officially declared by the Chief Wildlife Warden, Assam, once the data is compiled.

"However, several notable migratory species were spotted during the survey, such as Lesser White Fronted Goose, Tufted Duck, Greater White Fronted Goose, Falcated Duck, Bar-headed Goose, Grey Lag Goose, Northern Pintail, Pied Avocets, Northern Shov...