Panamaram heronry set to get a new lease of life

Published: 3rd Nov, 2022

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Panamaram heronry is set to get a fresh lease of life, thanks to the intervention of the Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) and the Panamaram grama panchayat.

What is Panamaram heronry?

It is the largest breeding ground of different species of herons in the Malabar region.
The heronry, formed on a sandbank on the Panamaram river, is a breeding ground for nine species of waterbirds.
The heronry, situated on a small islet on the Kabani river, is a breeding ground for many globally threatened water bird species
It is a haven for globally threatened waterfowls, including the black headed-ibis, purple heron, large egret, median egret, little egret, pond heron, night heron, and little cormorant.
The site is also the only location in State where the cattle egret breeds.

Malabar Region

The Malabar region, is an area of southern India lying between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea.
Malabar covers the geographical area, north of the Bharathapuzha, stretching over parts of Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts of Kerala.

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Panamaram heronry set to get a new lease of life