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Flora and Fauna of the AIMST University

A free book to promote awareness about the importance of conserving biodiversity and the environment

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116 <strong>Flora</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fauna</strong> <strong>of</strong> The <strong>AIMST</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Oriental Drawf Kingfisher<br />

(Photocredit: Pr<strong>of</strong>. M. Ravich<strong>and</strong>ran)<br />

Name :<br />

English : Black-backed Kingfisher<br />

Local :<br />

Not available<br />

Scientific Name :<br />

Ceyx erithaca Linn.<br />

“[The natural world cleans water, pollinates plants <strong>and</strong><br />

provides pharmaceuticals, among many o<strong>the</strong>r gifts.] Thirty<br />

trillion dollars’ worth <strong>of</strong> services, scot-free to humanity,<br />

every year.”<br />

Edward O. Wilson

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