Kaziranga home to six of India's eight stork species, 45% of raptors: Himanta
Himanta Biswa Sarma said Kaziranga is home to a remarkable range of bird species. He said its storks, raptors and Pallas's Fish Eagle nesting sites reflect Assam's conservation gains.
- Jun 06, 2026,
- Updated Jun 06, 2026, 11:44 AM IST
- The park supports resident and migratory birds across rich wetland habitats
- Grassland ecosystems in Kaziranga strengthen its status as a bird refuge
- Sarma said the reserve reflects Assam's continuing conservation success story
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, June 6, highlighted the rich avian diversity of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, stating that the protected area is home to six of India's eight stork species and nearly 45 per cent of the country's raptor species.
In a post on X, the Office of Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma (OfficeofHBS) said Kaziranga continues to serve as a thriving habitat for some of India's most remarkable bird species and reflects the success of conservation efforts in Assam.
The post also noted that Kaziranga hosts the highest number of nesting sites for the Pallas's Fish Eagle in India, underscoring the park's significance as a key bird conservation habitat.
"Kaziranga continues to showcase the success of conservation in Assam," the Chief Minister's office said in the post.
While globally renowned for its population of the one-horned rhinoceros, Kaziranga is also recognised for its diverse birdlife and ecologically rich wetland and grassland ecosystems that support both resident and migratory species.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the national park remains one of India's most important biodiversity hotspots and attracts wildlife enthusiasts, researchers and birdwatchers from across the world.
