
Assam's State Bird, the white-winged wood duck, faces a critical decline in population, with sightings becoming increasingly rare in its known habitats like Dehing Patkai National Park. Once widespread across Southeast Asia, the species is now threatened by habitat loss due to human development. Conservation efforts have been ongoing, but the bird's future remains uncertain as global bird populations also face significant declines.
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