𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

22 May 2026: On the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity, the National Biodiversity Centre is pleased to announce the winners of the Wild Bhutan Challenge 2026.

The Challenge was conducted from 1 April to 15 May 2026 to promote biodiversity documentation and strengthen citizen science participation across Bhutan through the Bhutan Biodiversity Portal.

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
1. Karma Jamtsho (1321) – Trashigang Range Office
2. Pema Tobgay (1074) – Jomotshangkha Wildlife Sanctuary
3. Tshering Dorji (547) – Wangdue Forest Range

𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐝
1. Karma Jamtsho (987) – Trashigang Range Office
2. Pema Tobgay (798) – Jomotshangkha Wildlife Sanctuary
3. Phuntsho Wangdi (613) – Bumthang Divisional Forest Office

𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
1. Tshering Dorji – Wangdue Forest Range, Wangdue Forest Division

𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲
1. Sherub Gyeltshen for 𝐻𝑎𝑟𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑖 (Ward’s Trogon) – Tour Guide
2. Karma Wangdi for 𝑃𝑠𝑒𝑢𝑑𝑜𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑎𝑦𝑎𝑢𝑟 (Blue sheep) – Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Forestry Research and Training (UWIFoRT)
3. Pema Tobgay for 𝐷𝑦𝑠𝑝ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑎 𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑠 (False Tiger Moth) – Jomotshangkha Wildlife Sanctuary

The winners for “Highest Number of Observations” and “Most Identifications Contributed” were directly extracted from the Bhutan Biodiversity Portal based on validated observations and identifications during the challenge period. The “Most Unique Observation” category was selected through expert review and discussion of notable records, while “Best Photography” was evaluated by a panel based on predefined assessment criteria.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all winners and participants for their valuable contributions toward biodiversity documentation and citizen science in Bhutan.

The stations mentioned above are as per the profile descriptions of individuals and winners are kindly requested to confirm their current contact details and station/organisation to facilitate preparation and dispatch of certificates.

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to showcasing Bhutan’s rich biodiversity through the Bhutan Biodiversity Portal.