Conservation of Storks and Other Waterbirds in Bangladesh

Among the seven species of resident and migratory storks of Bangladesh, two resident species have been extripated, the status of three storks are uncertain, and the remaining two species are fast disappearing owing to loss of habitat and hunting. In addition the avifauna includes another 14 species of colonial waterbirds in 15,000 square kilometers of wetlands. Increased fishing, conversion of wetlands into arable lands, removal of village groves and hunting have reduced the populations of these waterbirds. Conservation measures are needed to save the stroks and other waterbirds.