Srinagar, May 9 -- Jammu and Kashmir is all set to host the Himalayan Bird Count, an annual bird-watching event to track changes in avian population over time.

As a part of Himalayan Bird Count, scientists, birdwatchers, and nature enthusiasts will come together and document bird species across the J&K. It is organized by Bird Count India in collaboration with eBird India. The event will take place on May 13.

Indian Himalayan region is among the 34 biodiversity hotspots of the world and is home to 940 species of birds, which is about 9% of birds of the world and 72% of the birds in the subcontinent

However, the awareness and discussions about the threats to its fragile ecosystems and their inhabitants from climate change and infrastruc...