Blyths Kingfisher

Rare Blyth’s Kingfisher, discovered by former teacher Ohey Tayem

Rare Blyth’s Kingfisher, discovered by former teacher Ohey Tayem

The uncommon and endangered Blyth's kingfisher was discovered in Arunachal Pradesh's Pakke Tiger Reserve by Ohey Tayem, a former government teacher who is now a wildlife conservationist. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and international wildlife enthusiasts praised him for his commitment to preserving the area's abundant biodiversity. Tayem began his wildlife career as a tour guide in 2011 before switching from teaching to conservation. In 2018, after spending three years of his life conducting significant investigation, he was able to successfully document the rare Blyth's kingfisher. Through this extraordinary finding, Tayem gained recognition on a global scale and was…
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