The Pune Bird Atlas is part of a global citizen science movement called eBird, which involves experts and enthusiasts in focused birding and documentation of species.
During the counting, held on September 23 and 24, birdwatchers counted a total of 694 European rollers, 58 greater white throats and 36 common cuckoos.
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