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Module 02 · Exploration

Discover what lives in the wetlands.

A living catalogue of Kumarakom's biodiversity — 180+ species documented by visitors, researchers and the AI identification engine, all in one searchable place.

Showing 12 species
Purple Heron
Bird Least Concern
Purple Heron
Ardea purpurea
Wetland reed beds Resident, year-round

A slender, secretive heron often seen standing motionless in reed beds along Vembanad backwaters, waiting to strike at fish and amphibians.

Northern Pintail
Bird Least Concern
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Open shallow water Migratory, Nov–Feb

One of Kumarakom's most elegant winter visitors, arriving from Central Asia. Strong numbers indicate healthy wetland ecosystems.

Common Kingfisher
Bird Least Concern
Common Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis
Mangrove & canal edges Resident, year-round

A vivid, fast-diving fisher frequently spotted along houseboat canals — a favourite subject for EcoConnect photo feeds.

Kumarakom Biodiversity
Total documented species184
Bird species126
Mammal species14
Reptile & amphibian18
Plant species86
Insect & aquatic52
Seasonal Highlights
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Winter (Nov–Feb)
Peak migratory season — 80+ winter visitors including Pintails, Northern shovelers, and Ospreys from Central Asia.
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Summer (Mar–May)
Resident breeders active —nesting herons, cormorants and moorhen chicks visible at observation points.
M
Monsoon (Jun–Oct)
Lotus blooms, amphibian chorus peaks. Water hyacinth spreads rapidly — Haritha Karma Sena on high alert.
Conservation Alerts
Water Hyacinth Spread
Invasive coverage increased 12% near Watch Tower 2. Manual clearance underway.
Nesting Season Reminder
Zone B boardwalk closed for ground-nesting ibis protection until August.
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Monitor the water that sustains all this life.

The Water Quality Dashboard tracks pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity and more — giving the Forest Department a real-time view of wetland health.

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