Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project

A. Kathalbari Char, 5km U/S of BR, Janjira Side B. Vill: Simultola, 3km D/S of BR Mawa SideC. Vill: Shameshpur, 3.5km north of BR landing D. Vill: Kumarbhog, 1.2km D/S of BR, Mawa Sideside, Mawa SideFigure 3-22: Major aquatic habitat found within the Project area. (All photos taken between 21 and 22July 2009.)3.2.3.2 FaunaHabitat Condition and Status of Birds in the Project Area49. The project area is an important bird area of Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna delta. Thesefloodplains comprise of ridges, basins and old channels and characterized by mixed vegetation. Thereare seven (7) species listed in IUCN and Schedules of the Convention on International Trade inEndangered Species of Flora and Fauna (CITES) status, and are given in Table 3-14. Among themone is critically endangered (comb duck), one is vulnerable (brown fish owl), one is endangered (riverlapwing) and other four have listed in CITES status. The surroundings of the proposed bridge sitehave a huge number of stagnant water bodies and channels, rivers and tributaries which makes thearea of rich biodiversity and ecologically important for resident as well as migratory birds. Homestead,aquatic vegetation and reeds land have supported the wild birds feeding and roosting. Major groups ofthe oriental birds are represented in this zone by many species. Many migratory birds were foundduring the surveys conducted during winter 2009-2010. Figure 3-23 shows the different terrestrial andaquatic bird habitats in the project area.3-29