Nesting Ecology of the Spotted Munia<i>Lonchura punctulata</i>in Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary (Southern India)

Gokula, V.

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“…1) (9°3'16''N,76°32'7''E; 180.42 sq. km) between August 2021 and September 2022, following the methodology [13,14]. This location, with its contemporary housing structures, canals, schools, hospitals, and theatres, provided an ideal semi-urban environment for this investigation into the nesting preference of Lonchura striata acuticauda to garden plants.…”

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Nest Site Preference of Lonchura striata acuticauda, in Semi Urban Areas of Kollam District, Kerala, India: A Case Study

Cheriyan,

Devan,

Joseph

2024

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Disturbances caused by man-made structures significantly influence the nest site selection of birds. However, the remarkable adaptability of Lonchura striata acuticauda to such disturbances is a fascinating aspect of its behaviour. This adaptability leads to the unique nest distribution of a bird’s community, often favouring human-associated bird species. The present investigation into the nesting preference of Lonchura striata acuticauda for garden plants was conducted in a semi-urban village, Tazhava of Kollam district in Kerala, between August 2021 and September 2022. Nesting affinity of white-rumped munia to different garden plants, the number of nesting attempts and renovation on different plant species, and nesting parameters, such as the number of completed and incompleted nests, clutch size, egg predated, and chick fledged on each plant species were recorded during their breeding period. A total of 45 nests of Lonchura striata acuticauda were observed on different garden plant species in 25 homes with well-maintained gardens; thirty-seven were completed, while eight nests were abandoned in the helmet stage. Lonchura striata acuticauda showed varying nest site preferences; with the highest nest site preference of 36 % on Callisia repens, followed by Epipremnum aureum (27%), Cleodendrum thomsoniae (18%), Bambusa multiplex (7%) and an equal preference of 4% for Plumeria pudica, Ixora taiwanensis and Melia azadirachta. Most of the nests recorded an average clutch size of 3-5 eggs. Eighty-eight percent of the nests constructed on Callisia repens were completed, with 87% of eggs hatched and chick-fledged, with a predation rate of 13%. Nesting munias are protected from the dense foliage and vines of the garden plants where the birds build a nest which also minimises the energy wastage in finding materials for nest building. Repeated nesting attempts and nest renovation on the same plant were observed mainly in hanging ornamental plants.

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Nest Site Preference of Lonchura striata acuticauda, in Semi Urban Areas of Kollam District, Kerala, India: A Case Study

Cheriyan,

Devan,

Joseph

2024

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“…In India, the Scaly-breasted Munia is known to nest in grass averaging 2.23 ± 0.64 m from the ground (Gokula, 2001). However, nests are rarely found below 4 m and can be found at up to 13 m concealed in trees, ferns, palms, creepers and epiphytes including orchids .…”

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“…Clutches of three to six eggs are laid and incubated for 14-15 days (Gokula, 2001;. After hatching, the nestlings stay in the nest for 18-19 days .…”

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Invasive birds: global trends and impacts

2020

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This 381-paged book covers the biology, ecology, impact and management of 34 common alien invasive species, with reviews on the history and context of avian introductions and invasions in five major regions (Oceania, Africa, Europe (including the Middle East, Asia and South America)), as well as management challenges and the potential of citizen science for monitoring alien birds. The book pitches at the introductory level and is ideal for readers to gain a quick and comprehensive view of the current status of global avian invasions. It has brought the records and research of avian invasion one step ahead of other alien invasive animal taxa. Many chapters contain distribution maps and data tables on the diet and morphology of the species, providing a good reference for the species and its management issues. Each chapter also contains a rich list of references that could help readers dive further into the topic.

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“…Roadways can pose substantial threats to the movement of local wildlife when they pass through protected areas (Gokula 1997;Selvan 2011). Roads are often concrete and permanent features of any landscape, and a road in the wrong place can have devastating consequences for the environment (Laurance et al 2001).…”

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Roadkill records of two civet species on National Highway 715 passing through Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong landscape complex, Assam, India

Sur¹,

Saikia

Saikia³

2023

J. Threat. Taxa

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This study was conducted on a continuous 64-km stretch of National Highway (NH) 715, which bifurcates the Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong landscape complex, with Kaziranga National Park on its southern side and North Karbi Anglong Wildlife Sanctuary on the northern side. The survey was carried out from October 2017 to September 2018 via two-way journeys three days a week, with two observers using a motor vehicle at a steady speed of 25–35 km/hour. Roadkill reports of one Large Indian Civet Viverra zibetha and six Small Indian Civets Viverricula indica were collected. Both the species are solitary and nocturnal, and prefer to inhabit secondary landscapes intermingled with human habitation. This stretch of NH 715 forms a crucial passage for wildlife foraging and breeding, and this study reflects the impacts of roads causing wildlife-vehicle collision for two civet species.

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Nesting Ecology of the Spotted MuniaLonchura punctulatain Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary (Southern India)

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Nest Site Preference of Lonchura striata acuticauda, in Semi Urban Areas of Kollam District, Kerala, India: A Case Study

Nest Site Preference of Lonchura striata acuticauda, in Semi Urban Areas of Kollam District, Kerala, India: A Case Study

Invasive birds: global trends and impacts

Roadkill records of two civet species on National Highway 715 passing through Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong landscape complex, Assam, India

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