New Bird Species Found At This National Park In Mumbai

In a notable development, the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), Mumbai's verdant urban oasis, recently recorded the presence of the Grey Francolin (Ortygornis pondicerianus), a ground-dwelling bird celebrated for its unique calls and cryptic plumage. The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), a prominent nature conservation NGO headquartered in Mumbai, orchestrated a comprehensive Bird Count at SGNP in December. This survey, designed to monitor the avian biodiversity of the park, yielded fascinating results, including identifying 84 distinct bird species and an unexpected sighting of a leopard by vigilant volunteers along two transects.