HYDERABAD: Osmania University Zoology department faculty Professor Chelmala Srinivasulu, along with Sriram Reddy of Hyderabad Birding Pals, meticulously documented 452 species of birds, including first records for India, across Telangana.
This documentation has been published in the Journal of Threatened Taxa on July 26. The study offers critical insights into Telangana’s bird diversity, including rare sightings and species recorded in India for the first time such as the Spur-winged Lapwing and highlights the presence of globally threatened species like the Critically Endangered Indian Vulture and Lesser Florican, underscoring the region’s importance for bird conservation.
“Birds are excellent indicators of environmental health,” said Srinivasulu, a leading wildlife biologist at Osmania University. “Our work not only corrects outdated records but also showcases Telangana’s hidden biodiversity rich areas from wetlands to forests, from grasslands to urban lakes.”
