Coimbatore’s urban wetland Sengulam home to 151 species of birds amid mounting threats
A year-long study of the Sengulam wetland in Coimbatore has identified 151 bird species, including several of conservation importance. However, the ecosystem faces significant threats from pollution, infrastructure development, and human encroachment.
Why it matters
It underscores the critical role of urban wetlands in biodiversity conservation and the urgent need to protect these habitats from rapid urbanization.
A year-long study of Noyyal river basin tank Sengulam near Kuniyamuthur in Coimbatore has revealed that the urban wetland ecosystem supported 151 species of birds amid mounting anthropogenic pressures.
The article relies on scientific study findings and environmental observations without ideological bias.
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