State of India's Birds
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We are a partnership of organisations working to assess the range, trends and conservation status of India's birds.
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www.stateofindiasbirds.in
email: [email protected]
www.stateofindiasbirds.in
"Saving it together" - the new video from SoIB, featuring Praveen J and Neha Sinha, about the impact of SoIB!
Watch now!
(A film by Trailing Wild Productions.
Created for State of India's Birds by The Habitats Trust.)
youtu.be/RYBaLGNvcr8
Watch now!
(A film by Trailing Wild Productions.
Created for State of India's Birds by The Habitats Trust.)
youtu.be/RYBaLGNvcr8
Saving it together - the SoIB impact
YouTube video by State of India's Birds
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April 4, 2026 at 1:26 PM
"Saving it together" - the new video from SoIB, featuring Praveen J and Neha Sinha, about the impact of SoIB!
Watch now!
(A film by Trailing Wild Productions.
Created for State of India's Birds by The Habitats Trust.)
youtu.be/RYBaLGNvcr8
Watch now!
(A film by Trailing Wild Productions.
Created for State of India's Birds by The Habitats Trust.)
youtu.be/RYBaLGNvcr8
Today is #WorldSparrowDay.
What does SoIB say about House Sparrows?
As per the SoIB 2023 report, the overall current annual trend shows a decline. The SoIB 2020 report indicated that while the population was stable overall, there was a drop in urban areas.
What does SoIB say about House Sparrows?
As per the SoIB 2023 report, the overall current annual trend shows a decline. The SoIB 2020 report indicated that while the population was stable overall, there was a drop in urban areas.
March 20, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Today is #WorldSparrowDay.
What does SoIB say about House Sparrows?
As per the SoIB 2023 report, the overall current annual trend shows a decline. The SoIB 2020 report indicated that while the population was stable overall, there was a drop in urban areas.
What does SoIB say about House Sparrows?
As per the SoIB 2023 report, the overall current annual trend shows a decline. The SoIB 2020 report indicated that while the population was stable overall, there was a drop in urban areas.
Have you used the MYNA tool?
In case you haven't, you should start using it. The database is now updated monthly, and currently, you can query for data upto 31st Jan!
MYNA is an online tool that helps you generate bird reports for your region of interest.
myna.stateofindiasbirds.in
In case you haven't, you should start using it. The database is now updated monthly, and currently, you can query for data upto 31st Jan!
MYNA is an online tool that helps you generate bird reports for your region of interest.
myna.stateofindiasbirds.in
February 26, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Have you used the MYNA tool?
In case you haven't, you should start using it. The database is now updated monthly, and currently, you can query for data upto 31st Jan!
MYNA is an online tool that helps you generate bird reports for your region of interest.
myna.stateofindiasbirds.in
In case you haven't, you should start using it. The database is now updated monthly, and currently, you can query for data upto 31st Jan!
MYNA is an online tool that helps you generate bird reports for your region of interest.
myna.stateofindiasbirds.in
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This situation in the #CentralAsianFlyway is reflected in the report by @stateofindiasbirds.in - most high priority sps were migrants: ducks & wadersv that were once very common.
Wonder about the situation of #passerines with very little data
@birdlifeglobal.bsky.social @anandchau.bsky.social
Wonder about the situation of #passerines with very little data
@birdlifeglobal.bsky.social @anandchau.bsky.social
Migratory birds are losing vital stopover habitats across South Asia as wetlands are drained and overfishing strips away their food base.
Along major flyways, researchers warn that protecting these species will require coordinated conservation efforts that go beyond national borders.
Along major flyways, researchers warn that protecting these species will require coordinated conservation efforts that go beyond national borders.
Is South Asia becoming inhospitable for migratory birds?
Every winter, millions of birds fly thousands of kilometers via the Central Asian Flyway (CAF) and East Asian-Australasian Flyway (EAAF), from the frozen expanses of Siberia and Central Asia to the…
news.mongabay.com
January 24, 2026 at 6:39 PM
This situation in the #CentralAsianFlyway is reflected in the report by @stateofindiasbirds.in - most high priority sps were migrants: ducks & wadersv that were once very common.
Wonder about the situation of #passerines with very little data
@birdlifeglobal.bsky.social @anandchau.bsky.social
Wonder about the situation of #passerines with very little data
@birdlifeglobal.bsky.social @anandchau.bsky.social
Exciting news:
MYNA database is moving from yearly-update cycle to monthly update cycle.
What this means: You can query for more recent data!
Start using MYNA today for conservation, research and more! myna.stateofindiasbirds.in
MYNA database is moving from yearly-update cycle to monthly update cycle.
What this means: You can query for more recent data!
Start using MYNA today for conservation, research and more! myna.stateofindiasbirds.in
February 4, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Exciting news:
MYNA database is moving from yearly-update cycle to monthly update cycle.
What this means: You can query for more recent data!
Start using MYNA today for conservation, research and more! myna.stateofindiasbirds.in
MYNA database is moving from yearly-update cycle to monthly update cycle.
What this means: You can query for more recent data!
Start using MYNA today for conservation, research and more! myna.stateofindiasbirds.in
Decisive actions were discussed in the recent meeting convened by the Telangana Forest Department, for protecting Indian Rollers.
Sriram Reddy from SoIB presented a proposal for protection of the species.
Sriram Reddy from SoIB presented a proposal for protection of the species.
January 23, 2026 at 5:48 AM
Decisive actions were discussed in the recent meeting convened by the Telangana Forest Department, for protecting Indian Rollers.
Sriram Reddy from SoIB presented a proposal for protection of the species.
Sriram Reddy from SoIB presented a proposal for protection of the species.
Tomorrow at the Pulicat Flamingo Festival:
AM Aravind from State of India's Birds, tomorrow, at the Wetland Conservation and Sustainable Ecotourism symposium
When: 10th Jan 2026.
Where: Krea University, Sri City, Andhra Pradesh.
See you there!
AM Aravind from State of India's Birds, tomorrow, at the Wetland Conservation and Sustainable Ecotourism symposium
When: 10th Jan 2026.
Where: Krea University, Sri City, Andhra Pradesh.
See you there!
January 9, 2026 at 5:24 AM
Tomorrow at the Pulicat Flamingo Festival:
AM Aravind from State of India's Birds, tomorrow, at the Wetland Conservation and Sustainable Ecotourism symposium
When: 10th Jan 2026.
Where: Krea University, Sri City, Andhra Pradesh.
See you there!
AM Aravind from State of India's Birds, tomorrow, at the Wetland Conservation and Sustainable Ecotourism symposium
When: 10th Jan 2026.
Where: Krea University, Sri City, Andhra Pradesh.
See you there!
Job opportunity at State of India's Birds.
Role: SoIB Research Associate/Fellow
Apply before 20th Nov 2025.
For details: bit.ly/SoIB_RF
#Bengaluru #Jobs #jobsearch #careers
#jobhunt #employment #jobposting #jobopening #recruitment
#nowhiring #recruiting #hiring
Role: SoIB Research Associate/Fellow
Apply before 20th Nov 2025.
For details: bit.ly/SoIB_RF
#Bengaluru #Jobs #jobsearch #careers
#jobhunt #employment #jobposting #jobopening #recruitment
#nowhiring #recruiting #hiring
November 6, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Job opportunity at State of India's Birds.
Role: SoIB Research Associate/Fellow
Apply before 20th Nov 2025.
For details: bit.ly/SoIB_RF
#Bengaluru #Jobs #jobsearch #careers
#jobhunt #employment #jobposting #jobopening #recruitment
#nowhiring #recruiting #hiring
Role: SoIB Research Associate/Fellow
Apply before 20th Nov 2025.
For details: bit.ly/SoIB_RF
#Bengaluru #Jobs #jobsearch #careers
#jobhunt #employment #jobposting #jobopening #recruitment
#nowhiring #recruiting #hiring
Through this series, we'll focus on the major threats faced by Indian birds.
Environmental pollution is one of the major threats to birds. However, there are several gaps in our understanding of the impact of various pollutants.
#Pollution #Birds #StateOfIndiasBirds
Environmental pollution is one of the major threats to birds. However, there are several gaps in our understanding of the impact of various pollutants.
#Pollution #Birds #StateOfIndiasBirds
September 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Through this series, we'll focus on the major threats faced by Indian birds.
Environmental pollution is one of the major threats to birds. However, there are several gaps in our understanding of the impact of various pollutants.
#Pollution #Birds #StateOfIndiasBirds
Environmental pollution is one of the major threats to birds. However, there are several gaps in our understanding of the impact of various pollutants.
#Pollution #Birds #StateOfIndiasBirds
We are going to be at SCCS Bengaluru, from 22nd to 25th Sep 2025.
Do visit our stall, and learn more about State of India's birds. Also, experience our online tool MYNA - we will guide you to generate your first MYNA report!
#SCCSBengaluru
Do visit our stall, and learn more about State of India's birds. Also, experience our online tool MYNA - we will guide you to generate your first MYNA report!
#SCCSBengaluru
September 21, 2025 at 5:08 AM
We are going to be at SCCS Bengaluru, from 22nd to 25th Sep 2025.
Do visit our stall, and learn more about State of India's birds. Also, experience our online tool MYNA - we will guide you to generate your first MYNA report!
#SCCSBengaluru
Do visit our stall, and learn more about State of India's birds. Also, experience our online tool MYNA - we will guide you to generate your first MYNA report!
#SCCSBengaluru
Catch the talk by Pradeep Koulgi about SoIB and computational challenges, at India FOSS 2025 conference.
Time: 10:45 am.
Watch live: t.co/yYZ2alQkAb
Time: 10:45 am.
Watch live: t.co/yYZ2alQkAb
September 21, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Catch the talk by Pradeep Koulgi about SoIB and computational challenges, at India FOSS 2025 conference.
Time: 10:45 am.
Watch live: t.co/yYZ2alQkAb
Time: 10:45 am.
Watch live: t.co/yYZ2alQkAb
Historical bird data can help us detect shifts in species distributions, migration patterns, and breeding behavior and more.
So, we are shining a spotlight on the birdwatchers whose checklists provide us historical info on eBird!
Watch this space.
#AvianArchives
So, we are shining a spotlight on the birdwatchers whose checklists provide us historical info on eBird!
Watch this space.
#AvianArchives
August 12, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Historical bird data can help us detect shifts in species distributions, migration patterns, and breeding behavior and more.
So, we are shining a spotlight on the birdwatchers whose checklists provide us historical info on eBird!
Watch this space.
#AvianArchives
So, we are shining a spotlight on the birdwatchers whose checklists provide us historical info on eBird!
Watch this space.
#AvianArchives
A new paper talks about riverine bird populations in the Himalayan Rivers.
In addition to the threats faced by the birds due to habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, the study also reported 5-10% decline of five species.
Commentary: india.mongabay.com/2025/07/a-de...
In addition to the threats faced by the birds due to habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, the study also reported 5-10% decline of five species.
Commentary: india.mongabay.com/2025/07/a-de...
July 28, 2025 at 5:20 AM
A new paper talks about riverine bird populations in the Himalayan Rivers.
In addition to the threats faced by the birds due to habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, the study also reported 5-10% decline of five species.
Commentary: india.mongabay.com/2025/07/a-de...
In addition to the threats faced by the birds due to habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, the study also reported 5-10% decline of five species.
Commentary: india.mongabay.com/2025/07/a-de...
Announcement 📢:
The new research paper describing the methods, frameworks and approaches adopted by the researchers for SoIB 2023 report, is now out!
Access the report here: esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
The new research paper describing the methods, frameworks and approaches adopted by the researchers for SoIB 2023 report, is now out!
Access the report here: esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
July 18, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Announcement 📢:
The new research paper describing the methods, frameworks and approaches adopted by the researchers for SoIB 2023 report, is now out!
Access the report here: esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
The new research paper describing the methods, frameworks and approaches adopted by the researchers for SoIB 2023 report, is now out!
Access the report here: esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Spot the changes on State of India's Birds?
Have you noticed? We’ve upgraded the website, and it’s looking better than ever!
Have you noticed? We’ve upgraded the website, and it’s looking better than ever!
June 30, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Spot the changes on State of India's Birds?
Have you noticed? We’ve upgraded the website, and it’s looking better than ever!
Have you noticed? We’ve upgraded the website, and it’s looking better than ever!
The new update makes MYNA responsive. You can now use MYNA on any device, and get the same MYNA experience.
Generate MYNA reports on the go, and download the report in PDF format, like always!
Start using MYNA today. Now, seamlessly. On the go!
Generate MYNA reports on the go, and download the report in PDF format, like always!
Start using MYNA today. Now, seamlessly. On the go!
June 17, 2025 at 11:35 AM
The new update makes MYNA responsive. You can now use MYNA on any device, and get the same MYNA experience.
Generate MYNA reports on the go, and download the report in PDF format, like always!
Start using MYNA today. Now, seamlessly. On the go!
Generate MYNA reports on the go, and download the report in PDF format, like always!
Start using MYNA today. Now, seamlessly. On the go!
#WorldEnvironmentDay theme this year is combating plastic pollution.
Our 2023 report talks about plastics affecting birds directly leading to death of birds or potential long term impact in the form of microplastics.
Read the full report here: stateofindiasbirds.in
Our 2023 report talks about plastics affecting birds directly leading to death of birds or potential long term impact in the form of microplastics.
Read the full report here: stateofindiasbirds.in
June 5, 2025 at 12:36 PM
#WorldEnvironmentDay theme this year is combating plastic pollution.
Our 2023 report talks about plastics affecting birds directly leading to death of birds or potential long term impact in the form of microplastics.
Read the full report here: stateofindiasbirds.in
Our 2023 report talks about plastics affecting birds directly leading to death of birds or potential long term impact in the form of microplastics.
Read the full report here: stateofindiasbirds.in
Today is #WorldParrotDay - the day to create awareness around threats and conservation concerns for Parrots and Parakeets.
Let's look at how Parrot and Parakeets in India are faring, from the SoIB 2023 analysis.
Let's look at how Parrot and Parakeets in India are faring, from the SoIB 2023 analysis.
May 31, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Today is #WorldParrotDay - the day to create awareness around threats and conservation concerns for Parrots and Parakeets.
Let's look at how Parrot and Parakeets in India are faring, from the SoIB 2023 analysis.
Let's look at how Parrot and Parakeets in India are faring, from the SoIB 2023 analysis.
On this International Day for Biological Diversity, we want to highlight the chapter in our SoIB 2023 report, titled "Threats", which talks about the threats faces by birds and habitats and recommendations for mitigation.
You can access the report by visiting stateofindiasbirds.in.
You can access the report by visiting stateofindiasbirds.in.
May 22, 2025 at 8:28 AM
On this International Day for Biological Diversity, we want to highlight the chapter in our SoIB 2023 report, titled "Threats", which talks about the threats faces by birds and habitats and recommendations for mitigation.
You can access the report by visiting stateofindiasbirds.in.
You can access the report by visiting stateofindiasbirds.in.
Today, on the account of #EndangeredSpeciesDay, let us look at some of the 27 Endangered and Critically Endangered species that we track at SoIB.
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May 16, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Today, on the account of #EndangeredSpeciesDay, let us look at some of the 27 Endangered and Critically Endangered species that we track at SoIB.
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Geared up for 10th May 2025? Along with Endemic Bird Day, we also have the Himalayan Bird Count happening on that day.
Enjoy birding on 16th, while also contributing to valuable data! Happy Birding!
Visit birdcountindia.in or ebird india for details.
#CitizenScience #BirdCountIndia #EbirdIndia
Enjoy birding on 16th, while also contributing to valuable data! Happy Birding!
Visit birdcountindia.in or ebird india for details.
#CitizenScience #BirdCountIndia #EbirdIndia
May 7, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Geared up for 10th May 2025? Along with Endemic Bird Day, we also have the Himalayan Bird Count happening on that day.
Enjoy birding on 16th, while also contributing to valuable data! Happy Birding!
Visit birdcountindia.in or ebird india for details.
#CitizenScience #BirdCountIndia #EbirdIndia
Enjoy birding on 16th, while also contributing to valuable data! Happy Birding!
Visit birdcountindia.in or ebird india for details.
#CitizenScience #BirdCountIndia #EbirdIndia
Species accumulation curve - another new feature that's part of the recent MYNA update.
It's a bar chart, showing the cumulative number of species seen until each year, in that location. Watch this video to know more.
Use MYNA today: myna.stateofindiasbirds.in
It's a bar chart, showing the cumulative number of species seen until each year, in that location. Watch this video to know more.
Use MYNA today: myna.stateofindiasbirds.in
May 1, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Species accumulation curve - another new feature that's part of the recent MYNA update.
It's a bar chart, showing the cumulative number of species seen until each year, in that location. Watch this video to know more.
Use MYNA today: myna.stateofindiasbirds.in
It's a bar chart, showing the cumulative number of species seen until each year, in that location. Watch this video to know more.
Use MYNA today: myna.stateofindiasbirds.in
Are you an adventurous birder, who wants to explore the little-explored places?
Try out heatmap - the new feature in the MYNA report, to identify under-birded places!
Use MYNA today: myna.stateofindiasbirds.in
Try out heatmap - the new feature in the MYNA report, to identify under-birded places!
Use MYNA today: myna.stateofindiasbirds.in
April 25, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Are you an adventurous birder, who wants to explore the little-explored places?
Try out heatmap - the new feature in the MYNA report, to identify under-birded places!
Use MYNA today: myna.stateofindiasbirds.in
Try out heatmap - the new feature in the MYNA report, to identify under-birded places!
Use MYNA today: myna.stateofindiasbirds.in
How can MYNA tool help you know the birds around you or any place you choose?
Watch this 4 minute HINDI video to learn about MYNA.
MYNA - इस ऑनलाइन टूल के बारें में अधिक जानकारी के लिए यह 4 मिनट का वीडियो देखें: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLHq...
Visit MYNA: myna.stateofindiasbirds.in
Watch this 4 minute HINDI video to learn about MYNA.
MYNA - इस ऑनलाइन टूल के बारें में अधिक जानकारी के लिए यह 4 मिनट का वीडियो देखें: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLHq...
Visit MYNA: myna.stateofindiasbirds.in
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April 4, 2025 at 7:15 AM
How can MYNA tool help you know the birds around you or any place you choose?
Watch this 4 minute HINDI video to learn about MYNA.
MYNA - इस ऑनलाइन टूल के बारें में अधिक जानकारी के लिए यह 4 मिनट का वीडियो देखें: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLHq...
Visit MYNA: myna.stateofindiasbirds.in
Watch this 4 minute HINDI video to learn about MYNA.
MYNA - इस ऑनलाइन टूल के बारें में अधिक जानकारी के लिए यह 4 मिनट का वीडियो देखें: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLHq...
Visit MYNA: myna.stateofindiasbirds.in
20th March is #WorldSparrowDay.
What does our SoIB data tell us about House sparrows? Read on!
(Image credits: Bharat Vyaas, AM Aravind / Macaulay Library).
What does our SoIB data tell us about House sparrows? Read on!
(Image credits: Bharat Vyaas, AM Aravind / Macaulay Library).
March 20, 2025 at 7:25 AM
20th March is #WorldSparrowDay.
What does our SoIB data tell us about House sparrows? Read on!
(Image credits: Bharat Vyaas, AM Aravind / Macaulay Library).
What does our SoIB data tell us about House sparrows? Read on!
(Image credits: Bharat Vyaas, AM Aravind / Macaulay Library).