Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project

E. Eurasian Collared Dove at Char Janajath, 11 F. Black Headed Munia at Char Janajath, 10kmKm U/S of BridgeU/S of BridgeFigure 3-24: Terrestrial birds observed during monitoring field work 2009-2010.Aquatic Bird53. The hydrological cycle and the presence of perennial and seasonal wetland play a vital rolefor the presence of diversified habitat for all biota particularly for fish. The riverine ecosystem's naturalfluctuations and isolation and connection with Padma River and other nearby wetlands influence thelife cycle of the aquatic or wetland related fauna in the area.54. A total of about 9 aquatic bird (including White-breasted Water hen, White-browed Wagtailand others wetland dependent uncommon birds) species were observed in the project area. Adetailed list of these birds including IUCN, CITES, local, and Birdlife Status are provided in AppendixB1 of Volume 4: Ecological Report. The common bird species found in the project areas are WhitethroatedFantail, White-throated Kingfisher, Yellow-billed Egret, Zitting Cisticola and winter birdspecies found are Western Yellow Wagtail, White Wagtail, and Wood Sandpiper. Figure 3-25 showthe different type aquatic birds within the project area.A. Bronzed winged Jacana at Bhaggyakul, 6.5 kmU/S of BridgeB. Great Black headed Gull at Kathalbari char, 3.5kmU/S of Bridge3-32