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VOL. 10, ISSUE 2 (2025)
Avian diversity of public garden: Valley of wildflowers Ishwariya Hill Garden, Madhapar, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
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Makwana Devanshkumar S, Dr. Arvindgiri P Goswami
Abstract
The present ecological study plays a
significant role in conserving avifaunal diversity. The present work dealt with
species community and diversity pattern of birds in Valley of Wildflowers,
Ishwariya Hill Garden, Madhapar, Rajkot, Gujarat, India; from October – 2021 to September – 2023 (24 months or 2 years). I aim to prepare a checklist and see the avian diversity of selected
sites. Based on preliminary surveys of the study area from July (2021) to
September (2021) methodology was established and a map was created. Data
records of birds were sighted at random under 72 visits; by approaching each
macro and micro-habitat and peripheral boundaries by walk. Random sampling, point
count, and Line transect method these 3 - methods are used for collecting data.
A total of 130 species of birds, belonging to 99 genera, 48 families, and 18
orders were recorded from this study area during these 24 months. The numbers and
percentages of terrestrial bird species (72, 55%) were a little higher than
aquatic birds (58, 45%); as populations were a little high in aquatic birds
(14326, 56%) than in terrestrial birds (11202, 44%) and total individuals are
25528. Most three dominant populations of the birds were of Great White Pelican
(Pelecanus onocrotalus) (3221 individuals), Black Drongo (Dicrurus
macrocercus) (1683 individuals) and Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus
indicus) (1521 individuals) during this study period. Based on these good
results and diverse avifauna we conclude that this area provides good resources
and a good environment for the avifauna.
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Pages:96-102
How to cite this article:
Makwana Devanshkumar S, Dr. Arvindgiri P Goswami "Avian diversity of public garden: Valley of wildflowers Ishwariya Hill Garden, Madhapar, Rajkot, Gujarat, India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 10, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 96-102
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