Avian Adaptation: How Guwahati’s Birds Are Responding to Climate Change

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• Birds, with their vibrant plumage and intriguing behaviors, have fascinated humans for centuries.
• Their activities—migration, foraging, nesting, and breeding—play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystems.
• Guwahati’s wetlands have long served as vital stopovers for migratory birds, witnessing their seasonal arrivals annually.
• However, climate change is disrupting these patterns, raising concerns about how birds are adapting to environmental shifts.
• Partha Pratim Das, a biologist at a local conservation organization, has observed notable changes in bird populations.
• He reports a decline in the number of individual birds visiting Deepor Beel and Khamrenga Beel, despite species diversity remaining stable.
• Fluctuating water levels and climate change are likely contributing to this shift, signaling a need for further ecological assessment.