Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Four Endangered Storks Found Dead in Assam
Four rare and endangered Greater Adjutant Storks were found dead near a hospital in Assam, India.
These birds usually nest in tall trees around the hospital, which is a safe place for them.
Three birds fell from their nests and died on Friday, and another was found dead the next day.
The forest department is checking why the birds died.
People who care about the environment and local residents want a full investigation to protect these birds.
These storks are very big and used to live all over India and Southeast Asia, but now they are mostly found in Assam and a small area in Cambodia.
The forest department has put up signs and cameras to keep the birds safe.
Four endangered Greater Adjutant Storks were found dead near a hospital in Assam's Kamrup district.
Three birds fell from their nests and died on Friday, and another was found dead the next day.
The forest department is conducting tests to determine the cause of the birds' deaths.
Environmentalists and local citizens are demanding a thorough investigation and better protection for the storks.
The Greater Adjutant Stork is an endangered species mostly found in Assam and Cambodia's northern plains.
- Who
- Forest officials, environmentalists, and local citizens
- What
- Death of four endangered Greater Adjutant Storks
- When
- January 12, 2024
- Where
- Moniari Tiniali State Dispensary, Kamrup district, Assam
- Why
- Unknown, tests are being conducted to determine the cause
- Species
- Greater Adjutant Stork (GAS)
- Location
- Moniari Tiniali State Dispensary, Kamrup district, Assam
- Date of Incident
- January 12, 2024
- Number of Dead Birds
- 4
- Conservation Status
- Endangered
- Current Habitat
- Assam and Cambodia’s northern plains
- Protection Measures
- Signboards and CCTV cameras installed
- Investigation Status
- Tests being conducted to determine cause of death