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The Masked Finfoot (Heliopais personatus) is one of Asia’s most threatened waterbirds. Once widespread across South and South-East Asia, its global population is now estimated at just 108–304 individuals, a dramatic decrease from the 2009 estimate of 600–1700. The species is now listed as Critically Endangered and may breed only in Bangladesh and Cambodia. Recognizing these urgent threats, global conservation efforts have sought to update the species’ population status, better understand its ecological requirements, and identify necessary conservation actions to prevent extinction. The eastern Sundarbans (mangrove forest) of Bangladesh holds the most significant known breeding population. Recent surveys there have provided insights into breeding ecology and threats, supporting the development of a conservation action plan and highlighting the critical need for coordinated global and local efforts to safeguard the species’ future.
SPEAKER: Sayam U. Chowdhury is a conservation biologist with a focus on the ecology and conservation of threatened species in Asia. His work addresses applied issues, such as understanding and mitigating the impact of ecological changes on biodiversity, particularly in densely populated countries like Bangladesh. Central to his research are the intertidal mudflats of Asia, critical habitats that support over 50 million migratory birds, including 33 globally threatened species. He primarily studies migratory shorebirds of the East Asian–Australasian Flyway, developing tools for managing coastal habitats and identifying mitigation measures in response to climate change. He is actively involved in the research and conservation of the Masked Finfoot, one of the most globally threatened wetland birds.
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