MIGRATORY WATER BIRDS FOUND IN MANIPUR

LESSER WHISTLING DUCK NORTHERN PIN TAIL

The avifauna of Manipur is very rich and colorful. As per Scientific Name:Dendrocygna Scientific Name: Anas acuta
the report of the BirdLife International Red Data Book, 55 javanica Local Name: Mei-tu-nga / lei-tu-
Local Name: Lam wa-tok, Lam i-tok, nga
bird species out of 666 identified species so far recorded in
Tingi IUCN status: Least concern
Manipur are of conservation concern. IUCN status: Least concern Distribution in Manipur:
Out of these 55 species: Distribution in Manipur: Bishnupur, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Imphal east
Thoubal, Jiribam, Imphal east and and Imphal west
Ø 4 are listed as Critically Endangered, Imphal west
Ø 8 are listed as Endangered,
Ø 15 are listed as Vulnerable and
Ø the remaining 28 Near Threatened species are COMMON COOT COMMON TEAL
closed to qualifying as Threatened.
Scientific Name: Fulica atra Scientific Name: Anas crecca
F Bird migration is the regular seasonal movement Local Name: Su-rit / Lei-ngang-
Local Name: Po-rom
from one place to another, often north and south cha-bi
IUCN status: Least concern
direction along a flyway (flight path) between breeding IUCN status: Least concern
and wintering grounds. Distribution in Manipur:
Bishnupur, Thoubal, and Imphal west. Distribution in Manipur:
F Central Asia Flyway and East Asia Flyway are the two Bishnupur, Thoubal, Imphal east
main flyway for the migratory birds of Manipur. and Imphal west

LIVING BIRD SPECIES

GREYLAG GOOSE GADWALL
v World - 8580 species
Scientific Name: Anser anser Scientific Name: Anas strepera
v India (3% of land area) - 1300 species
Local Name: Ka-nga khong-wao Local Name: Thoi-ding-nam
v Manipur (0.68% of land area) - 666 species IUCN status: Least concern IUCN status: Least concern
v Loktak & Adjoining wetlands - 150 species Distribution in Manipur: Distribution in Manipur:
Bishnupur, Thoubal, Imphal east Bishnupur, Thoubal and Imphal
(water birds) and Imphal west. west.
v Terrestrial/land birds - 516 species

PARTS OF COMMON BIRDS WOOD SANDPIPER EURASIAN WIGEON

Scientific Name: Tringa glareola Scientific Name: Anas penelope
Local Name: Che-gai-bi na-rak-ta Local Name: Thang-gong maan
IUCN status: Least concern IUCN status: Least concern
Distribution in Manipur: Distribution in Manipur:
Bishnupur, Thoubal, Imphal east Bishnupur, Thoubal and Imphal
and Imphal west west

GREY HEADED LAPWING NORTHERN SHOVELLER

Scientific Name: Vanellus cinereus Scientific Name: Anas clypeata
Local Name: Sa-lang kak kok- Local Name: Nga-nu kha-ra
wao, Mang-khai-ral-veng (Mizo) IUCN status: Least concern
IUCN status: Least concern Distribution in Manipur:
Distribution in Manipur: Bishnupur, Thoubal and Imphal
Bishnupur, Thoubal, and Imphal west
west and Tamenglong.
 GARGANEY BAR HEADED GOOSE

Scientific Name: Anas Scientific Name: Anser indicus

Government of India Government of Manipur
querquedula Local Name: Kang-sel
Local Name: Su-rit a-ngou-bi IUCN status: Least concern
IUCN status: Least concern Distribution in Manipur: NATIONAL MISSION ON HIMALAYAN STUDIES
Distribution in Manipur: Bishnupur, Thoubal, Imphal east
Bishnupur, Thoubal and Imphal and Imphal west
west

RUDDY SHELDUCK/ BRAHMINY SHELDUCK COMMON SANDPIPER

SOME WINTER MIGRATORY BIRDS

Scientific Name: Tadorna Scientific Name: Actitis hypoleucoc OF MANIPUR

ferruginea Local Name: Che-gai-bi nai-tom-ta
Local Name: Nga-nu than-gong IUCN status: Least concern
a-ngang-bi Distribution in Manipur:
IUCN status: Least concern Bishnupur, Thoubal, Imphal east,
Distribution in Manipur: Imphal west and Tamenglong
Bishnupur, Thoubal, Imphal East
and Imphal west.

WHITE EYE POCHARD/ FERRUGINOUS DUCK F Water bird Census 2018 reported 52 different bird
species from 50 different spots including Toubul,
Scientific Name: Aythya nyroca Uchiwa, Tangjeng, kumbi Pat etc.
Local Name: Ee-rup-pi mit-ngou F Lesser whistling duck (partly resident bird) has been
IUCN status: Near Threatened recorded as the highest number followed by Common
Distribution in Manipur: Coot.
Bishnupur, Thoubal and Imphal F Every year there is a change in the population of birds
west found in and around the lakes of Manipur due to
various reasons such as
F fishing using LED lights.
F illegal hunting,
F poisoning and pollution,
NORTHERN LAPWING F destruction and degradation of habitats etc.
Scientific Name: Vanellus Ø Different species of migratory birds migrated to Manipur
vanellus specially in Loktak Lake. But there is a declining trend in
Local Name: Sa-lang-kak sang- the number of species due to several reasons.
da, Sa-lang-kak kok-tum Ø State needs to address sustainable livelihood issues
IUCN status: Near Threatened and increasing local community engagement in
Distribution in Manipur: migratory bird conservation to ensure long term
Bishnupur, Thoubal and Imphal conservation benefits.
west. Ø Promoting ecotourism based on migratory birds,
improving the conservation status of migratory birds in
different wetlands of Manipur and initiating specific
plans for specific threatened species.
COMMON SNIPE Ø Strengthening the capacity of environmental NGOs and
promoting collaboration among them.
Scientific Name: Gallinago
gallinago Reference:
Local Name: Chet phrang Jugeshor, K. (2014): Checklist of the Birds of Manipur, Imphal, Forest
IUCN status: Least concern Department, Govt. of Manipur (India).
Distribution in Manipur:
Bishnupur, Thoubal, Imphal east
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