Authors : P. M. Telkhade and S. H. Jambhule
Page Nos : 57-59
Description :
The enormous diversity of life in itself is of crucial value probably giving greater resilience to ecosystems and cultural values. Birds are unique among vertebrates as they have true ability to fly. They play major role in ecosystems as potential pollinators and scavengers and are rightly called as bio-indicators. Birds are found in various contrasting environments from warm arid zone to cold arid zones. It represents the unique habitat for wild life and avifauna in Central India. A good congregation of avifaunal diversity includes residents, winter visitors and some uncommon birds. In small village ponds are the abode of water birds also gives shelter to good number of avian fauna. The survey of avifauna from this region was undertaken during the period from August 2012 to January 2013. In the present study, total 28 species were recorded. Good congregation of black ibis, black shoulder kite, common coot, Asian Koel and Kingfisher observed and regularly found in and around area.
Keywords: Padmapur, avian fauna
