Authors : V. M. Patole
Page Nos : 282-285
Description :
Avifauna is the aerial of characteristic of mangrove ecosystem is supposed ecologically and economically important for the sustainable development of konkan region. Thick belt of mangroves is providing treasure house for number of birds. Muddy ground provides food to various birds as there is no interface of any animal. The species Rhizophora is having beautiful flowers containing honey therefore many birds keep their stay with this species. The present investigation is carried out in Mochemad estuary (150 51I 2II N, Long 730 37I 08II E Lat) during February 2015 to January 2016. Among avifauna Halcyon smyransis (Linne), Ardea cinerea (Linne), Ardeola grayii (Sykes), Babulcus ibis (Linne), Corvus macrorhynchos (Wayter), Eudynamys scolopacea (Linne), Haliaastue Indus (Buddaert), Larus ridibundus (Linne) were prominent.
Keywords: Avifauna, Rhizopora, Mochemad
