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VOL. 9, ISSUE 10 (2024)
Diversity of Wader across various wetland ecosystems in Jamnagar city, Gujarat, India
Authors
Mukesh Kumar Mori, Dixaba Jadeja, Suresh Chovatiya
Abstract
Wader birds, or shorebirds, inhabit wetlands, coastal zones, and
shallow waters, using their long legs to wade while feeding on invertebrates
like insects, molluscs, and small fish. Their name derives from this foraging
behaviour. Despite this, these populations face threats from hunting, poaching,
and habitat loss. The present study was conducted in Jamnagar city various
wetland ecosystem. For this baseline study, two specific wetlands were selected
1. Saltpans area, (22°30' 43.5" N 70°03'16.1" E) 2. Dhinchda Lake
(22°30'24.0 N 70°01'32.5" E). Methodology includes regular field visits,
twice a month early morning (7:30 to 10:00 AM) and evening (3:30 to 6:00 PM).
Statistical Analysis was employed using different diversity indices
accordingly. A total of 63 avian species were recorded across site 1 and site
2. The maximum abundance of waders was recorded in February and the minimum
abundance was recorded in October. We Found 35 species of migratory birds, 3
species of non-migratory, and the remaining species are resident at both sites.
The family Scolopacidae was identified as the most prevalent. The comparatively
higher diversity indices observed at Dhinchda Lake ranging from 0.80 to 0.93
suggest that Dhinchda potentially harbour’s a more ecologically robust
ecosystem. Given the importance of these areas as critical habitats for wader
birds and the threats posed by anthropogenic activities, there is an urgent
need for comprehensive conservation measures to safeguard bird diversity in
these ecosystems.
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Pages:25-34
How to cite this article:
Mukesh Kumar Mori, Dixaba Jadeja, Suresh Chovatiya "Diversity of Wader across various wetland ecosystems in Jamnagar city, Gujarat, India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 10, 2024, Pages 25-34
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