April 30, 2024 5:30 PM

Carnivore birds declining more rapidly than omnivores in India: report

Indian bird species, particularly carnivores, insectivores, and granivores, are declining at a faster rate than omnivores and nectar eaters, indicating the impact of diet on the avian population, reveals the State of India’s Birds Report 2023, released recently. According to the report, 942 bird species across the country that feed on fruits and nectar are thriving. This success is attributed to the availability of these resources, which remain abundant even in heavily modified rural and ur...