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Birdwatching tourism has grown into a significant niche within ecotourism, drawing travellers to wetlands, forests, and coastal reserves in pursuit of rare or migratory species. Unlike many forms of wildlife tourism, birdwatching typically requires minimal infrastructure: a boardwalk, a hide, and a knowledgeable local guide often suffice, making it attractive to communities with limited capital for development. Because birders frequently travel in the off-season to catch migration windows, the activity can extend a region's tourism calendar beyond its traditional peak months. Revenue generated has, in several documented cases, funded habitat restoration and anti-poaching patrols, aligning conservation incentives with local livelihoods. However, popularity brings risk: overcrowding at popular hides can disturb nesting birds, and researchers caution that unmanaged access may undermine the very populations tourists come to see.