Assam duo launches digital bird repository with avian identification guide
Two bird enthusiasts in Assam have launched 'Pokkhi', a digital repository documenting 372 bird species found in the state. The platform provides local Assamese names, English names, and IUCN conservation statuses to promote awareness of regional biodiversity.
Why it matters
Digital documentation of local biodiversity is essential for conservation efforts and preserving indigenous knowledge.
The birds of Assam are now perched on the State’s first digital avian repository. Chirantanu Saikia and Abhilash Gayan, two birdlife enthusiasts, have come together to launch Pokkhi, which currently features the Assamese and English common names of 372 resident and migratory species recorded in the State.
The article is a factual report on a local environmental and cultural initiative.
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