বিশ্ব পরিযায়ী পাখি দিবস ২০২৪ | World Migratory Bird Day 2024

Title: বিশ্ব পরিযায়ী পাখি দিবস ২০২৪ | World Migratory Bird Day 2024

Bangladesh is well-known as a biodiversity-rich country.
The natural environment of the country is an important habitat for numerous plants and animals.
Birds are prevalent among the wildlife of the country.
More than 700 species of birds are found in natural forests, rivers, chars, haors, coastal areas, beaches, and localities.
Besides native birds, many migratory birds visit the country at different times of the year.
Migratory birds follow specific routes and times every year to migrate.
There are 9 internationally recognized flyways across the world.
Bangladesh is a crucial place for migratory birds, as it is part of the East Asian-Australasian and Central Asian flyways.
Sonadia, a coastal island, is a key biodiversity-rich area in Bangladesh.
An average of 25,000 migratory birds visit Sonadia each year during winter.
Migratory birds flock in most chars of Nijhum Dwip, located in Noakhali district.
An average of 15,000-20,000 birds are seen in these chars every year.
Gangurar Char, near Nijhum Dwip, is another important habitat for migratory waterbirds.
Over 60 species of migratory birds can be seen here annually.

The number and diversity of migratory birds increase during winter.
At this time, the waterbodies of this country become lively with various species of migratory waterbirds and sea birds.
About 90% of the waterbirds in Bangladesh are migratory, while the rest are native birds.
The number of wild ducks is high among the migratory waterbirds.
They include Pintail, Eurasian Wigeon, Pochard, Spot-billed Duck, Goose, Garganey, Northern Shoveler, Ruddy Shelduck, and other species.
Among the migratory birds, there are several species of sea birds.
Various species of sea birds such as Plover, Godwit, Curlew, Sandpiper, Snipe, Gull, Tern, Ibis, Grey Headed Lapwing, Pied Avocet, Black- Winged Stilt, and others migrate to Bangladesh.
The sight of hundreds of birds soaring together, circling in the sky before landing on the water or flapping their wings in it, is truly mesmerizing.
Hundreds of Godwits are seen flocking on the muddy shores or shallow waters.
Common Sandpipers, Green Sandpipers, Curlew Sandpipers, and Turnstones are found with the flocks of other sea birds.
The critically endangered Spoon-Billed Sandpiper migrates to our coastal areas during winter.
Indian Skimmer is a member of the Gull-Tern family.
Indian Skimmer comes to the coastal regions of Bangladesh during winter and can be found in certain areas.
Migratory birds play an important role in the environment they usually inhabit.
These birds inhabit the areas where they find sufficient food and safety.
Thus, they serve as an indicator of a healthy environment.
The feeding habits of migratory birds help in dispersing seeds of various plants.
Migratory waterbirds often inhabit rivers, haors, and beels, where their droppings accumulate in the soil, enhancing their fertility as organic fertilizer.
Additionally, insectivorous migratory birds help to control various insects and pests harmful to the environment and crops.
Therefore, migratory birds play a vital role in maintaining the balance of the environment.

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