Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary

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News: A study on avian diversity at the Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary (BBBS) has found that the number of avian species have declined by almost 72% in 27 years. 

About Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary 

Borodoibam Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary
Source- The Hindu
  • It is a wetland situated on the boundary of Dhemaji and Lakhimpur districts in Assam. 
  • History:
    • Created during the earthquake of 1950 
    • Declared a wildlife sanctuary by Assam Government in 1996 
    • Initially, it was part of the Subansari River, which now flows 7 km away from the lake 
  • Climate: It experiences moist tropical climate, receiving around 2000mm of annual rainfall. 
  • Flora and Fauna: 
    • Flora:
      • Vegetation comprises of flooded valley grasslands and wetlands. 
    • Fauna:
      • Hosts large number of migratory as well as residential birds. 
      • Several globally threatened species such as Spot-billed Pelican and Lesser Adjutant can be found here. 
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