“Bird
Biodiversity” in Tamilnadu is under the threatened condition said
by Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) Mumbai. They announced that near 18
species are endangered. They were identified from the Important Bird and
Biodiversity Areas (IBAs). They notified that habitat destruction, agricultural
intensification, industrialization and urbanization factors. These are the main
causes for biodiversity loss. They also pointed out few of vulture groups such
as White Vulture, Long-billed Vulture, Red-headed Vulture and Spoon- billed
sandpiper are critically endangered. Spoon-billed sandpiper is not confirmed in
Tamilnadu areas. Cheyyur lagoon, Kanchipuram District is now recognized by
Wildlife Society of India. This wetland has supported by near 80 variety of
birds. But this wetland is problem in nature, because near to the Thermal
Plant. Another one place Megamalai near to the Theni District has recognized.
Bird Life International (BLI) has framed certain essential criteria for IBAs.
They are 1. Endangered species 2. Endemic nature 3. Biome 4. Near 20.000 water
birds. In this juncture, I have sponsored the environmental related books to
the students of XI and IX STD. They won the contest regarding environmental
questions. Peter Sir, has assisted the all activities for this programme and
other faculty members were participated.
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