GUWAHATI: A White-Winged Wood Duck was spotted in the waters of the Nameri Tiger Reserve in Assam on December 12.
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In a conservation effort, the Nameri Tiger Reserve has achieved success with a new initiative aimed at protecting the endangered White-Winged Wood Duck (WWWD). The experiment involved creating an artificial waterbody, named 'Neelmoni Beel,' after a detailed study of the species' habitat conditions.
The bird was recently spotted in the newly created Beel, marking a milestone for the reserve’s conservation efforts.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma took to X to put out, “In Nameri Tiger Reserve, we tried a new experiment for conservation of White Winged Wood Duck (WWWD). Based on careful study of their habitat conditions, we created an artificial Beel 'Neelmoni Beel' The result? A WWWD was spotted in the Beel, making the effort a great success.”
In Nameri Tiger Reserve, we tried a new experiment for conservation of White Winged Wood Duck (WWWD). Based on careful study of their habitat conditions, we created an artificial Beel 'Neelmoni Beel'
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) December 12, 2024
The result? A WWWD was spotted in the Beel, making the effort a great success. pic.twitter.com/AvIl6OB6d4
The White-Winged Wood Duck, known for its elusive nature and dwindling population, is a priority species for conservation in the region.
