Thoothukudi, Jan. 24 -- The census of aquatic birds has commenced in the Thoothukudi district to assess their population, species diversity, and habitat conditions.

This survey is being jointly conducted by ATREE (Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment) in association with the Muthunagar Nature Trust. The census is being carried out across major water bodies, estuaries, salt pans, and wetland areas in the district.

The three-day-long survey focuses on documenting migratory and resident aquatic bird species, their population count, behavior, and feeding habitats. Researchers are also observing the impact of environmental changes on the living conditions of these birds.

Thomas Mathipalan from Pearl City Nature Foundatio...