India is home to the largest number of bird species in the world. Preliminary findings of a recent global event — Great Backyard Bird Count — have put India on top of the list of 127 countries which sent their entries through pictures and videos. Final results of the four-day Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), held between February 14 and 17, are yet to be announced but the data analyzed and updated till February 28 shows that the final order may not change Indias position. In its report, Want to see a wide variety of birds? Head to India, the daily said, Indias emergence as a bird-watching hot spot underscores the rising worldwide popularity of the pastime. It put India on top with 765 species. The US came second with 637 species (till February 22). Latest updates, checked by TOI on Sunday, however, showed that though the US slipped to third spot a week after the American daily first flagged the preliminary results, India continues to maintain its lead. #LoveNature
Posted on: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 08:07:23 +0000
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