
Assam's wetlands and Ramsar sites are witnessing the annual arrival of migratory birds from Siberia, Tibet, and Europe, seeking warmer winter habitats. These avian visitors, including species like bar-headed geese and ruddy shelducks, enhance the state's biodiversity and boost ecotourism. Popular birding destinations such as Deepor Beel and Maguri Motapung Beel are attracting these birds despite development threats to waterbodies, highlighting ongoing conservation efforts in the region.
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