Distribution of Asian Woolly-necked Stork Ciconia episcopus in Majuli Island of Assam with observations on its nesting behavior
Acceptance: 27/08/2025
Published: 10/09/2025
Abstract
Study on the Asian Woolly-necked Stork Ciconia episcopus in Majuli Island of Assam, India. Majuli Island is one of the largest river islands of the world. It is an IBA and BHS. There is no prior study on the species in Majuli and very little study is done in northeast India. We also tried to focus on its distribution across the island and tried to put some light on its nesting behavior. Proper long term study can be carried out on its ecology and behavior
Author Name:
Dr. Anup Kumar Doley and Shyamal Saikia
Pages:
259-263
DOI Number:
10.5281/zenodo.20834732
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Writer Name
Dr. Anup Kumar Doley and Shyamal Saikia
Pages
259-263
DOI Numbers
10.5281/zenodo.20834732
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