Over 29,000 Birds Arrive at Moeyungyi Wetland Wildlife Sanctuary
Bago Region, The Gulf Observer: More than 29,000 birds from 132 species arrived at the Moeyungyi Wetland Wildlife Sanctuary in Bago Region between October 2024 and January 2025, according to Daw Thin Thin Yu, the sanctuary’s warden.
Migratory birds from the North Pole make their way to their wintering grounds in the southern regions of the world via nine different migratory routes. Birds from the Asia-Australian, Middle Asian, and West Asia-East Africa flyways typically arrive in Myanmar between late October and March, with some staying until April before returning to their breeding grounds.
“From October last year to January this year, 38 species of migratory birds, 23 species of local water birds, and 71 species of amphibious birds – a total of 132 species, or more than 29,000 birds – have arrived and spent the winter in the Moeyungyi Wildlife Sanctuary,” said Daw Thin Thin Yu.
Diverse Avian Species Thrive in Moeyungyi Lake
The 25,600-acre Moeyungyi Lake is home to a variety of wintering bird species, including:
- Common grebe
- Blue wagtail
- Common coot
- Red-wattled lapwing
- Grey heron
- Wild duck
- Pacific golden plover
- Purple swamphen
- Red jay
- River tern
- Whistling duck
- Common curlew
Moeyungyi: A Rich Biodiversity Haven
Beyond birds, the Moeyungyi Wildlife Sanctuary is home to:
- 120 species of mammals
- 28 species of amphibians and reptiles
- 33 types of insects
- 77 species of domestic birds
- 44 species of fish
- 74 species of aquatic plants
With its diverse ecosystem and significant avian population, the sanctuary continues to be a critical habitat for both migratory and resident wildlife in Myanmar.
