ECOLOGICAL STATUS AND DIVERSITY OF AVIAN SPECIES IN BUNDELKHAND REGION, INDIA

Authors

  • Niket Mishra Institute of Environment & Development Studies, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, 284128,
  • S.V.S. Rana Former Vice-Chancellor, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi – 284 128, India
  • Amit Pal Institute of Environment & Development Studies, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, 284128,

Keywords:

Avian fauna, Biodiversity, Bundelkhand region, Threatened species, Conservation.

Abstract

 Avian fauna are among the best known parts of the Earth’s biodiversity and important component of forest ecosystem. An extensive survey on Avian Biodiversity of Bundelkhand Region was carried out from December - 2015 to November - 2017. It included population ecology, feeding, breeding and nesting behavior. Seasonal variation has also been studied. During the study period, 81 species belonging to 34 families and 15 orders were recorded from the study area. Out of 81 species of birds, four species are globally threatened, two were critically endangered, one endangered and one vulnerable species. Water scarcity, reduced food availability, climatic conditions and other anthropogenic disturbances are responsible for their declining status. Immediate efforts for their conservation are needed

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Published

2018-08-22

How to Cite

Mishra, N. ., Rana, S. ., & Pal, A. . (2018). ECOLOGICAL STATUS AND DIVERSITY OF AVIAN SPECIES IN BUNDELKHAND REGION, INDIA. International Journal of Technical Innovation in Modern Engineering & Science, 4(8), 1130–1136. Retrieved from https://ijtimes.com/index.php/ijtimes/article/view/1180

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 8 (2018): Vol. 4 No. 8: Volume 4 Issue 8 (August-2018)

Section

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