Abundance and diversity of threatened birds in Nangal Wetland, Punjab, India

Kaur, Rajwinder; Brraich, Onkar Singh

doi:10.11609/jott.4062.13.12.19733-19742

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“…Species represented by orders Anseriformes, Pelecaniformes, Charadriiformes, Ciconiiformes, Galliformes, Gruiformes, Podicipediformes, and Suliformes were the major water birds, the rest are wetland-dependent birds (Kumar et al 2005). Relative diversity data shows that family Anatidae was most diverse (19 species, RDi 8.444) with similar observations made at Basai wetland and Nangal wetland (Rai et al 2019;Kaur & Brraich 2021), followed by Scolopacidae (14 species, RDi 6.22), Ardeidae (13 species, RDi 5.777), Accipitridae (12 species, RDi 5.333), Muscicapidae (11 speices, RDi 4.888), Laridae and Motacillidae (10 2). Data on relative abundance show that 111 species were Very common, 69 species were common, 37 species were Uncommon and eight species were rare in the area.…”

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Seasonal composition of avian communities in different habitats of Harike Wetland, a Ramsar site in Punjab, India

Singh

Brraich

2022

J. Threat. Taxa

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The documentation of avifauna of Harike wetland was carried out during November, 2019 to November, 2021 in different habitats and seasons. A total of 225 bird species belonging to 18 orders and 61 families were recorded; 18 fall under the Red List of IUCN, with 11 categorized as Near Threatened, six vulnerable, and one Endangered. Order Passeriformes had the greatest number of species, and mosaic habitats with diverse vegetation showed the highest bird diversity. This study will aid future conservation measures and wetland management programs.

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“…Wetlands are among the most fragile and productive habitats on earth (Mitsch & Gosselink 2000;Ladhar 2002;Kumar et al 2005;Kaur & Brraich 2021). Harike Bird Sanctuary has wide flood plains along the confluence of the rivers Satluj and Beas in the Punjab districts of Ferozepur, Tarn Taran, and Kapurthala (Najar et al 2017;Singh et al 2020).…”

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Seasonal composition of avian communities in different habitats of Harike Wetland, a Ramsar site in Punjab, India

Singh

Brraich

2022

J. Threat. Taxa

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“…Among the documented bird families in the selected wetlands of Jhajjar District, Anatidae emerged as the most diverse. This observation aligns with prior studies demonstrating Anatidae as a prevalent bird family in various freshwater wetlands across India (Tak et al 2010;Kumar & Sharma 2018;Rai et al 2019;Kaur & Brraich 2021;Singh & Brraich 2022;Yashmita-Ulman & Singh 2022). The findings indicate that the majority of recorded species are residents, followed by winter and summer visitors, consistent with earlier reports on freshwater wetlands in Haryana (Kumar & Gupta 2013;Kumar et al 2016;Rai et al 2019).…”

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“…However, wetland habitats across India face significant threats, including habitat loss, fragmentation, and degradation; water quality deterioration due to contamination; recreational pressures; and developmental activities (Kumar & Sharma 2018;Chakraborty et al 2021;Kaur & Brraich 2021;Mandal et al 2021;Yashmita-Ulman & Singh 2022;Anand et al 2023;Muralikrishnan et al 2023). The Dighal wetlands are no exception, as they support a diverse community of winter migrants and species of global conservation concern, all of which are vulnerable to various anthropogenic pressures.…”

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Assessing avian diversity and conservation status in Dighal Wetlands, Haryana, India

Parul,

Kumar

2023

J. Threat. Taxa

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Birds are considered sensitive indicators of ecosystem health and functionality in freshwater wetlands. Assessment of birdassemblages in wetland habitats is, therefore, emphasised from a sustainable management perspective. Bird surveys were conducted from October 2020 to September 2022. These surveys aimed to assess the community composition and status of avifauna in Dighal wetlands, an important bird area in the Jhajjar District of Haryana, India. Data collection employed point counts and opportunistic encounter methods. A total of 154 bird species belonging to 108 genera, 47 families, and 18 orders were recorded. Of these, 75 species were residents, 60 were winter migrants, and 10 were summer migrants. The greatest species richness was observed for the order Passeriformes (54), followed by Charadriiformes (22), Anseriformes (17), and the rest of the 15 orders. Anatidae was the most dominant family with 17 species, constituting 11% of the bird community in the study area. Data on local abundance revealed that 10 species were common, 23 were fairly common, 83 were uncommon, and 38 were rare in the study area. Among the recorded avifauna, one species is classified as Endangered, three as Vulnerable, and eight as Near Threatened in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species; 17 species are listed in the Appendices of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES); and 11 are included in Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. These wetlands also support 40 species of birds, which have a declining population trend globally. The occurrence of migrants and species of global conservation priority underscores the importance of these wetlands as a conservation site and wintering ground for avifauna due to the extensive food resources and rich biodiversity they support. The present study provides baseline information for future research on monitoring bird assemblages and proper management of the Dighal wetlands of Haryana.

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“…Wetlands are crucial bird habitats that offer a variety of migratory birds and residential birds with ideal breeding, staging and nesting grounds. Numerous microhabitats or sub-habitats in wetlands draw a variety of water bird species [13]. The birds use diverse foods, including seeds (Ducks, Cranes), leaves (Geese), tubers and rhizomes (Geese, Swans), invertebrates (Shore Birds, Waterfowl) and some vertebrates, such as fish and amphibians (Wading Birds).…”

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Diversity of Avifaunal Assemblage in Ashtamudi Lake, Southern Kerala, India

Pournami¹,

Neethu²,

Lekshmi³

2023

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The present study has been carried out in Ashtamudi Lake, Kollam in Kerala. It is considered as a biodiversity hotspot. Wetlands are the major sites for maintaining various natural cycles and enhancing a wide range of biodiversity. The birds mainly depend on the wetland for shelter, food and also for reproduction. In the present research, avifaunal diversity of the Ashtamudi Lake was studied from three sites, such as Ashramam (S1), Prakkulam (S2) and Kandachira (S3) for the period of March to August 2019. The species diversity, evenness, richness, Sorenson's coefficient, habitat status, migratory status, ICUN status and feeding nature were analyzed. A total number of 855 birds of 33 species, under 10 orders and 18 families were recorded. From the 33 species, about 22 species belonged to wetland birds and 11 species belonged to the terrestrial habitat. Among the birds spotted, 25 species were residents (76%), 5 species were locally migrant (15%) and 3 species were migrants (9%). The species abundance was highest during March and lowest in June. During the study, species such as carnivorous, omnivorous, insectivorous, frugivorous and mixed guild were reported. Two of the recorded species such as Oriental Darter (Anhinga melanogaster) and Black-headed Ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalos) came under near threatened (NT) category of the IUCN list. The present study indicates the need for the conservation of Ashtamudi wetland and its bird species.

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Abundance and diversity of threatened birds in Nangal Wetland, Punjab, India

Cited by 8 publications

References 11 publications

Seasonal composition of avian communities in different habitats of Harike Wetland, a Ramsar site in Punjab, India

Seasonal composition of avian communities in different habitats of Harike Wetland, a Ramsar site in Punjab, India

Assessing avian diversity and conservation status in Dighal Wetlands, Haryana, India

Diversity of Avifaunal Assemblage in Ashtamudi Lake, Southern Kerala, India

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