Research

Bengal Florican Project

Discovering the Bengal Florican in Koshi Tappu

Author: Shruti Shakya  Witnessing the Bengal Florican in the wild for the first time at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve was nothing short of magical. This elusive and critically endangered bird is rarely seen, making our first encounter all the more thrilling. The Bengal Florican, a unique bird with striking black and white plumage, relies on […]

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Bengal florican, Aditya Pal

My First Sighting of Bengal Florican

Author: Tika Regmi  Birdwatching isn’t something I do regularly, but I jump at it whenever I can. There’s something magical about the stillness, the waiting, and if you’re lucky, the breathtaking surprise of a rare sighting. However, few experiences have left an imprint, like my first encounter with the critically endangered Bengal Florican (Houbaropsis bengalensis)

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Aditya Pal, Bengal Florican Survey

In Search of the Bengal Florican

The Bengal Florican, a critically endangered bird, symbolizes the fragile beauty of Nepal’s grasslands. Known for its striking black-and-white plumage and captivating courtship displays, this elusive bird has captured the hearts of birdwatchers and conservationists alike. Join me as we venture through the Terai region of Nepal, searching for this magnificent bird and exploring the

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