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Bangladesh is estimated to have over 700 bird species. However, it's important to note that this number may vary slightly due to ongoing research and new discoveries. Bangladesh's diverse habitats, including wetlands, forests, grasslands, and agricultural areas, support a rich variety of birdlife, including resident species as well as migratory birds that visit during different seasons. Conservation efforts and birdwatching activities continue to contribute to our understanding of the avian biodiversity of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh is home to a diverse range of bird species, including some rare and endemic ones. While I can't provide real-time updates on bird sightings, here are a few rare or notable bird species that have been reported in Bangladesh:
Bengal Florican (Houbaropsis bengalensis): This critically endangered bird is found in tall grasslands
and marshes, particularly in the northern and eastern parts of Bangladesh.
Masked Finfoot (Heliopais personatus): A secretive bird species found in forested wetlands, it's known for its striking appearance and elusive behavior.
Spoon-billed Sandpiper (Calidris pygmaea): A critically endangered migratory shorebird that breeds in northeastern Russia and winters in Southeast Asia, including Bangladesh.
Greater Adjutant (Leptoptilos dubius): A large stork species classified as Endangered, it's found in wetlands and marshy areas of Bangladesh.
Pallas's Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus leucoryphus): This large raptor is found near rivers, lakes, and wetlands, particularly in the Sundarbans mangrove forest and other wetland areas of Bangladesh.
Baer's Pochard (Aythya baeri): A diving duck species that winters in South and Southeast Asia, including Bangladesh, it's considered Critically Endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.
Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus): While not endemic to Bangladesh, this stunning bird is rare in the country and found in forested areas, particularly in the southeastern hill tracts.
White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis): Once common but now critically endangered due to poisoning from diclofenac, a veterinary drug, this vulture species is still occasionally sighted in Bangladesh.
These are just a few examples, and there are many more fascinating bird species to be discovered and protected in Bangladesh's diverse habitats. If you're interested in birdwatching in Bangladesh, connecting with local birdwatching groups or guides can be a great way to learn more about the country's avian biodiversity and potentially spot some rare species.
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