MIGRATORY BIRDS IN BANGLADESH


The history of migration began as soon as human was created. The reason was easy- collecting food from the nature .Moreover, finding a safe place to protect themselves from natural disasters and wild animals encouraged to migrate. Every year, with the arrival of winter migratory birds of various species throng some parts of Bangladesh. Jahangirnagar University, Hakaluki Haor and Hyle Haor Tangoar Beels, Nijhum Dwip, Chitagong Hill tracks, Mirpur Zoo, Mirpur ceramic lake, Netrokona Haor and many small as well as large lakes are some of the get together place of migratory birds. Most of the birds come from the mountainous northern parts of the subcontinent namely Himalayas and beyond. Some species come from different parts of Europe and as Far East as Siberia.

Thousands of hundreds types of duck visit every year along with the native birds. Lesser Whistling Teal (Chhota Sarali),Greater Whistling Teal ( Bara Sarali), Cotton pigmy Goose (Balihansh), Pochard(Bhulihansh), Darters (Snake bird), Pintail Duck, Gurgani etc are some of the birds. However, the migratory birds in Bangladesh is decreasing every year due to the scarcity of wetlands and poaching. As the population is increasing and forests and wetlands are decreasing, we are loosing the beauty of nature. The poachers who trap and sell migratory birds also causes threaten to the ‘Guests; animals are part of the world. Like humans, they breed, grow up, travel thousands of miles for searching food. They also need a peaceful living place. Only human can save the animals from extinction. Birds and animals are the source of entertainment for the residents of the urban people. Sometimes these migratory animals threaten human society by spreading diseases like bird flu. However, this can be controlled by taking proper action. Steps should be taken to increase the arrival of migratory animals and to protect from extinction. Otherwise, we have no place to be entertained naturally.

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