Asia Waterbird Census

Question 1

What is Asian Waterbird census ?

Answer 1

It is an annual event in which waterbirds are being counted in the wetlands

Question 2

Who coordinates this annual event ?

Answer 2

Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) and Wetlands International

Question 3

Where was this survey conducted ?

Answer 3

Upper Kuttanad region of Kerala

Question 4

What are the outcomes of this survey ?

Answer 4

3 new species spotted – Greater flamingo , Grey headed lapwing and Blue cheeked bee-eater

Question 5

What is the speciality of this census in terms of global continents ?

Answer 5

It is an annual event in which 1000’s of volunteers from Asia and Australia count waterbirds in their continents

Question 6

Which intl event is Asian Waterbird census coordinated with ?

Answer 6

Intl Waterbird Census (IWC)

Question 7

What are the major goals of Asian Waterbird Census ?

Answer 7

1) To monitor status of waterbirds and wetlands

2) To create public awareness on various issues concerning wetlands and water bird conservation

Question 8

What are water birds ?

Answer 8

According to Wetlands Intl , waterbirds are defined as species of birds that are ecologically dependent on wetlands