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939 Bhubaneswar, January 6 More than 11.42 lakh birds of 190 species visited Chilika Lake in Odisha this year, officials said on Wednesday. The bird census conducted on Tuesday revealed that more than 11.42 lakh birds have come to the lagoon this year which is more than previous year s 11.04 lakh winged visitors, they said. Removal of 160 sq km of encroachment in 2018-2019, has resulted in record arrival of annual guests, Chilika Development Authority (CDA) Chief Executive, Susanta Nanda said. He said the population of avifauna is the best indicator of the health of a wetland ecosystem. Nanda, also a wildlife lover, said: Wetland ecosystems are highly resilient and bounce back to normalcy in shortest possible time. Chilika is a safe haven for the migratory birds. ....