GAYA JI, Feb. 13 -- The wetlands of South Bihar are once again teeming with migratory waterbirds. As part of the Asian Waterbird Census 2026, a research team from the Central University of South Bihar (CUSB), Gaya, has identified a total of 18,050 waterbirds belonging to 119 different species.

This survey not only documents bird diversity but also shows that despite human pressure, the wetlands of South Bihar continue to be an important habitat for migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway.

The bird census was conducted between January 18 and February 8, in six districts of South Bihar and the researchers were overwhelmed to record even over three times growth in population of migratory birds.

Chief Conservator of Forest (CCF), Ga...