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How Menar Became India’s ‘Bird Village’: Home to 100+ Species & a Global Model for Conservation

By Krystelle Dsouza

In Rajasthan’s Menar village, birds are more than visitors — they’re family. Once known for its ponds, Menar is now celebrated as India’s ‘Bird Village’, home to over 100 species, including endangered ones. Thanks to the community’s tireless conservation efforts, this Ramsar site has become a global model for people-led environmental protection.