Habitat loss causes sharp decline of birds in Koshitappu

Belbari (Morang), March 5: Increasing pollution and haphazard use of pesticides in crops have contributed to decline number of birds in the Koshitappu Wildlife Reserve (KWR) and vicinity. The human activities have caused loss of birds' habitats.

The Mid-Winter Water Birds Census, 2024 has recorded the number of birds at 5,527. They are of 53 species. The number last year was 7,573 and the species were 56.