BIRDS OF GILGIT-BALTISTAN

"Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan" is an initiative to provide information about the distribution, description, behavior and records of all the bird species that have been documented in the region. This information will not only update literature about the status of avifauna in the region, but will also serve as a baseline for future research in this subject and conservation efforts. In its current version this portal provides detailed account of about 380 avian species relevant to Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan... Gilgit-Baltistan, covers approximately 72,500 square kilometers in northern Pakistan bordering China, Afghanistan and India. The region is located between 35-37 N and 72-75 E, administratively divided into 3 divisions (Baltistan, Diamer and Gilgit) and 10 districts. Most of the area consists of rugged mountains, the higher elevations remaining snow covered throughout the year. The area constitutes an important segment of South Asia, covering the intersection zone of four majestic..

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