Gulmi, Oct 16: The forest conservation areas of Resunga and Madane in Gulmi are emerging as vital habitats for rare bird species. Among the globally rare birds, six distinct species have been identified in Gulmi. Shambhu Bhattarai, a project officer with the Bird Conservation Nepal, emphasized that these areas serve as essential sanctuaries for these unique birds.
The Resunga Forest Conservation Area is particularly notable for housing species such as the Chirkalij (Cheer pheasant), Ranmatta Mahachil (Eastern Imperial Eagle), Dangar Giddha (Red-headed Vulture), Seto Giddha (White-rumped Vulture), Sun Giddha (Egyptian Vulture), and Gomayo Mahachil (Steppe Eagle).
Additionally, the Kande Bhyakur (Spiny babbler), which is exclusive to Nepal, can also be found in the Resunga and Madane regions.
Of the 902 bird species recorded in Nepal, over 35 percent have been spotted in Gulmi, according to Bhattarai. Various bird surveys conducted by the Bird Conservation Nepal at different intervals have revealed that 276 species are found in the Resunga forest area, while 289 species are present in the Madane forest conservation area.
The most recent survey indicates that a total of 325 bird species have been documented in the protected forest areas of Resunga and Madane, representing more than 35 percent of the bird species found across Nepal.
