WHITE-BELLIED HERON HABITAT UNDER THREAT- BHUTAN

Heavy illegal fishing in Bertichhu and developmental activities nearby are threatening the white-bellied heron population roosting around the Berti village in lower Mangdechhu basin in Trongsa, central Bhutan. Experts suggest that the road between Goling and Trongsa via Tingtibi at the confluence of Bertichhu and Mangdechhu, deter the white-bellied heron’s routine flight for feeding and roosting. Mangdechhu is Bhutan’s second largest habitat for the white-bellied heron. The entire basin is known to host four herons with a breeding pair. Only 26 herons are seen in the country.

September 19

http://www.bhutanobserver.bt/white-bellied-heron-habitat-threat/