Great Backyard Bird Count

Context: Bengal reports 489 species in Great Backyard Bird Count 2023

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West Bengal reported the highest number of species followed by Uttarakhand and Arunachal Pradesh during the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) 2023 across 35 States and Union Territories from February 17-20.
Kerala, on the other hand, recorded the highest number of checklists of birds.
The GBBC 2023 showed India’s birds are thriving in diverse habitats from the city to the countryside. A remarkable increase in participation across the country helped India upload the second-highest number of checklists after the United States of America and the third-highest species of any country.

Great Backyard Bird Count

The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is an annual citizen science project that takes place over four days in February.
The purpose of the GBBC is to engage bird watchers of all ages and skill levels in collecting data on bird populations and distribution around the world.
During the GBBC, participants are asked to count birds in their backyard, local park, or any other location for at least 15 minutes and report their sightings online.
The data collected during the GBBC helps researchers and conservationists understand changes in bird populations and inform conservation efforts.
The GBBC was first launched in 1998 and has since become a popular event, with tens of thousands of people from over 100 countries participating each year. In addition to collecting important data, the GBBC also provides an opportunity for people to connect with nature and learn more about the birds in their area.