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Over 11 lakh birds of 196 different species thronged Chilika lagoon this year, according to the annual mid-winter waterfowl census 2025.
Wildlife officials said there has been a significant increase in the number of bird species sighted in the lagoon this season.
Despite a marginal fall in the annual bird count, the number of bird species congregated in the lake has increased. The bird count dropped by around 10,000 compared to last year when the head count was around 11.37 lakh, said a senior official from the Chilika Development Authority (CDA).
However, what’s encouraging is 196 species - 109 migratory and 87 resident categories - were found roosting in Chilika this season, compared to 187 species (108 migratory and 79 resident) last year. Chilika wildlife division officials said the highest number of birds, around 2.01 lakh, were Gadwalls, a migratory species. The Northern Pintail number stood at 1.93 lakh while Eurasian Wigeon were counted at 1.54 lakh in the lagoon.
In the Nalabana bird sanctuary, the bird count stood at 3.42 lakh compared 3.47 lakh last year. Forest officials said the drop in the count is insignificant and could be attributed to high level of water that resulted in less availability of mud flats for the waders.
For the first time in recent years, the annual bird census was carried out across all prominent wetlands and bird congregation zones of the state on a single day. However, the focus remained on three major wetlands - Chilika, Bhitarkanika and Hirakud.
In Chilika, the census was carried out jointly by the state wildlife wing, CDA and Bombay Natural History Society with the help of 21 units comprising forest staff and volunteers. The technical inputs for the census were provided by BNHS deputy director Sujit Narwade.
[Excerpt from The New Indian Express "Chilika Lake Bird Census 2025" Dated 23/01/25]

Q1: What is Chilika Lake best known for?
(a) Largest freshwater lake in Asia
(b) Largest brackish water lagoon in Asia
(c) Largest saltwater lake in the world
(d) Largest coral reef in Asia

Current Affairs: Passage of the Day - 23 January 2025 | Current Affairs: Daily, Weekly & Monthly - CLAT  View Answer

Ans: (b)
Sol: Chilika Lake is Asia's largest brackish water lagoon, spanning 1,165 square kilometers.

Q2: How many birds were recorded during the 2025 bird census at Chilika Lake?
(a) 1,137,759
(b) 1,131,929
(c) 1,127,228
(d) 1,087,226

Current Affairs: Passage of the Day - 23 January 2025 | Current Affairs: Daily, Weekly & Monthly - CLAT  View Answer

Ans: (c)
Sol:  A total of 1,127,228 birds were recorded in 2025.

Q3: What was notable about the 2025 bird census results?
(a) An increase in bird population but a decrease in species variety
(b) A decrease in bird population but an increase in species variety
(c) A decrease in both population and species variety
(d) An increase in both population and species variety

Current Affairs: Passage of the Day - 23 January 2025 | Current Affairs: Daily, Weekly & Monthly - CLAT  View Answer

Ans: (b)
Sol: The 2025 census noted a decline in bird population but an increase in the variety of species (196 compared to 187 in 2024).

Q4: Which species was the most numerous at Chilika Lake in 2025?
(a) Eurasian Wigeons
(b) Northern Pintails
(c) Gadwalls
(d) Greater Flamingos

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Ans: (c)
Sol: Gadwalls were the most numerous, with a count of 201,926.

Q5: What environmental factor impacted the bird population at Chilika Lake in 2025?
(a) Prolonged drought
(b) Increased pollution
(c) Untimely rains in December 2024
(d) Sudden temperature drop

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Ans: (c)
Sol: Untimely rains in December 2024 raised water levels, reducing mudflats essential for waterfowl feeding.

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