Meghalaya: Rare wren-babbler found in Sohra by scientists

Guwahati: Scientists in Meghalaya have found a rare bird called the wren-babbler, and spotted many others in the Sohra area.

Experts say Meghalaya could be a great place for bird tourism, like Arunachal Pradesh.

A team led by wildlife scientists Arpit Deomurari, Steve, and Gaurav Kataria made the remarkable find.

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These endemic birds were spotted in familiar habitats like Mawphlang, Sohra, and Mawkdok.

Gaurav Kataria said that there could be a successful birding tourism model of Arunachal Pradesh in Meghalaya, attracting nature enthusiasts from across the globe.

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Allan West Kharkongor, Director of Meghalaya Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), pledged dedication to conducting a comprehensive survey and unlocking the state's birding tourism potential.