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Sprawled along the banks of Dutel River, the Yaongyimchen Alayong Community Biodiversity Conservation Area stretches over more than 700 hectares. A part of the Yingnyu Range, the area is characterised by high mountains, foot hills, low lands and stony areas bearing mid-tropical hills and lying under the tropical to sub-tropical agro- climatic/ecological zone. Several perennial and seasonal streams find their origin in this area. The forest is dominated by diverse species of trees. The vivid flora and fauna play a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance.
Yaongyimchen Community Conserved Area is famous as the roosting site for the Amur Falcon, a migratory raptor bird visiting the area each year from July through September. In response to massive hunting of the bird, the area was declared as a conserved area in 2012 , by three villages namely Yaongyimchen, Alayong and Sanglu, to provide a safe passage to Amur Falcon and protect its roosting site. The declaration led to a complete ban on the hunting of Amur Falcon and other wildlife, felling of trees, cultivation and fishing in the river.
Yaongyimchen Community Conserved Area is famous as the roosting site for the Amur Falcon, a migratory raptor bird visiting the area each year from July through September. In response to massive hunting of the bird, the area was declared as a conserved area in 2012 , by three villages namely Yaongyimchen, Alayong and Sanglu, to provide a safe passage to Amur Falcon and protect its roosting site. The declaration led to a complete ban on the hunting of Amur Falcon and other wildlife, felling of trees, cultivation and fishing in the river.
Wildlife watch
- The forest has gained much fame for being the roosting site for Amur Falcon.
- A preliminary survey on birds recorded other interesting species such as Khalij Pheasant, Long-tailed Broadbill, Common Hoopoe, Golden-fronted Leafbird, Crested Finchbill, Large-bellied Crow, Rufous-capped Babbler, Slinder-billed Scimitar Babbler, Pygmy-wren Wabbler, Olive- backed Pipit, Crested Serpent Eagle etc.Among the animals, Sambar, Barking Deer, Himalayan Black Bear, Common Leopard, Mongoose, Large Indian Civet, Himalayan Palm Civet, Eurasian Otter, Leopard Cat are important species found here.
- More than 70 rare and important species of butterflies have been documented, among which Jungle Glory, White Drogontail, Red-spot Jazabel, Common Silverline, Twany Rajah, Dusky Diadem, Areduke, Powered Baron are prominent.
For more information:
The flight of the Amur Falcons: Longleng completes one cycle journey
To visit, please contact:
Mr. Tehomeli Phom
Yaongyimchen Alayong Community Bio-Diversity Conservation Yaongyimchen, Longleng
Contact No.: +91-9774646258, +91-8014115669
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