Palakkad Bird Atlas 2.0 begins to map district’s avian diversity
The Palakkad Bird Atlas 2.0 has launched as a citizen science project to document avian diversity across the district's various ecosystems. Volunteers will conduct systematic field observations over three years to create a comprehensive scientific database for conservation planning.
Why it matters
This initiative provides essential data for biodiversity management and environmental policy, helping to protect local habitats from ecological degradation.
A bird mapping study aimed at documenting the diversity of birds and their habitats in Palakkad district began on Sunday at Chittur, with the launch of the ‘Palakkad Bird Atlas Season 2.0’. The initiative is being carried out jointly by the Forest Department and environmental and bird-watching organisations in the district.
The citizen science project seeks to collect comprehensive data on the district’s bird population across different ecosystems, including forests, agricultural landscapes and wetlands, to support future conservation efforts.
Sumesh Achuthan, MLA, inaugurated the survey, which aims to provide scientific insights into the ecological status of the district. Rajesh Radhakrishnan, president of the Natural History Society Palakkad (NHSP), who presided over the function, said the study would create a scientific foundation for biodiversity conservation and environmental planning.
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