Guwahati, Aug. 16 -- The recent sighting of a Crested Serpent Eagle in Majuli has highlighted both the island's ecological significance and the growing environmental challenges it faces.

Forest Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary emphasized Majuli's role as a vital habitat for bird species that rely on beels, grasslands, and riverbank forests, sharing a photograph by Bitupan Kolong.

In a post on X, the minister highlighted the sighting of a Crested Serpent Eagle at Majuli, emphasizing its significance. This eagle, found across tropical Asia from India to Southeast Asia, thrives in forests, wetlands, and riverine landscapes like Majuli.

Known for preying on snakes, lizards, frogs, and small mammals, the Crested Serpent Eagle is commonly spo...