News: A study has reported a high rate of deforestation in Papum Reserve Forest (RF), a major hornbill habitat in Arunachal Pradesh. Facts: Papum Reserve Forest: It is an Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) in Arunachal Pradesh. Location: It is located between two IBAs, Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary to the east and Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary… Continue reading Forest cover loss threatens hornbills in Arunachal
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Hornbills among top seed dispersers, most threatened
According to a study carried out in Pakke Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh,it noted that hornbills,one among the large-sized frugivores (fruit eaters) birds are also the top seed dispersers. The study has found that among the different bird species,hornbills were found to be the most effective seed dispersers.They were found to swallow and disperse most… Continue reading Hornbills among top seed dispersers, most threatened
