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Context: In the Global Great Backyard Bird Count 2024, held from February 16-19, 2024, Indian bird enthusiasts marked their 12th consecutive year of participation, securing the second-highest global submissions with over 61,000 checklists and documenting 1,036 bird species.

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Global Participation

• India submitted over 1,000 species for the Global Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) 2024, securing the second-highest number of submissions globally.
• The United States led in the number of checklists submitted, with India coming in second.

Indian Participation

• Indian birdwatchers contributed more than 61,000 checklists over the four days of the event.
• The country documented 1,036 bird species on the online platform eBird during the GBBC.
• This marks India's 12th consecutive year of active participation in the GBBC.

State-wise Contributions

• For the first time, birders from all states and Union territories participated in the event.
• Kerala recorded the highest number of checklists (14,023), followed by Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.
• West Bengal reported the highest number of species (538), followed by Uttarakhand and Assam.

Notable Species Spotted

• Indian birders reported spotting some restricted-range species during the GBBC, including the Andaman Serpent-Eagle, Andaman Woodpecker, Nilgiri Laughingthrush, White-headed Starling, Nilgiri Sholakili, White-bellied Blue Flycatcher, Andaman Treepie, Forest Owlet, Bugun Liocichla, and White-bellied Sholakili.

Conclusion

• India actively participates in the Global Great Backyard Bird Count 2024, documenting over 1,000 species, showcasing a vibrant birdwatching community, and underscoring the nation's ongoing commitment to global bird conservation efforts.

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