A remarkable community-led conservation effort in Assam’s Dibrugarh district has transformed Teporchali Bam village in Moran into a safe refuge for endangered hornbills and other wild birds, thanks to the dedication of local conservationist Bharat Bora.

For the past 28 years, Bora has been rescuing, treating, and rehabilitating injured birds at his own expense. Whenever he receives information about an injured bird, he personally travels to the site, rescues the animal, provides medical care, and releases it back into the wild after recovery. Over the years, he has treated more than 100 birds, including hornbills, owls, and several other species.

His work has earned the confidence of the Khowang Regional Forest Office, which regularly entrusts rescued injured birds to him for rehabilitation. He is currently caring for two injured hornbills handed over by the Forest Department.

Supported by a group of local youths, Bora has also helped create a secure habitat for hornbills around the village. Their collective efforts have led to Teporchali Bam being popularly known as the “Hornbill Village,” attracting birdwatchers, wildlife enthusiasts, and tourists from across India and abroad.

The initiative highlights the vital role that local communities can play in wildlife conservation. By protecting injured birds and fostering a safe environment for hornbills, the village has become a model of grassroots conservation, contributing to the protection of one of Northeast India’s most iconic bird species.

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