Painted storks return to Kaziranga after four years

Kaziranga National Park has welcomed a pair of near-threatened painted storks after a four-year hiatus, a significant ornithological event. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced their return, attributing it to successful conservation efforts. These elegant birds, facing population decline due to habitat loss, enhance the park’s rich migratory bird diversity, making this sighting crucial for conservationists and bird watchers.