Diversity of aquatic birds of Titilagarh Wetlands of Balangir District, Odisha, India

Authors

  • Pandey M Department of Zoology, Rajenndra University, Balangir, Odisha, India- 767001
  • Sahu SJ Reserch Scholar, Rajenndra University, Balangir, Odisha, India- 767001

Keywords:

Abundance, Diversity, Dominance, Evenness, Seasonal occurrence, Wetland birds

Abstract

Restoration projects have been implemented worldwide to diminish the adverse effects of the loss and degradation of wetland habitats and made into tourist spot for bird lovers. Observation was made on the bird population, abundance and diversity of aquatic birds in two ponds of Maharaja Sagar pond and Deobandh pond in Titilagarh of Balangir District during 2018 – 2019. During study period 16 species of aquatic birds belonging to 7 families were recorded.  The maximum (37%) species of Ardeidae family followed by 36% of Rallidae, and 9% Jacanidae, Charadriidae, Phalacrocoracidae in each in Maharaja Sagar pond. In this way there is (56%) species of Ardeidae family followed 22% Jacanidae and 11% of Charadridae, Podicipedidae, Phalacrocoracidae species were recorded in Deobandh pond.

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Published

2021-12-30

How to Cite

Pandey M, & Sahu SJ. (2021). Diversity of aquatic birds of Titilagarh Wetlands of Balangir District, Odisha, India. International Journal of Life Sciences, 9(4), 407–412. Retrieved from https://ijlsci.in/ls/index.php/home/article/view/495

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 4 (2021): International Journal of Life Sciences

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Research Articles

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