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VOL. 9, ISSUE 4 (2024)
Inter-relationship of feeding guilds and different habitats with reference to bird species in Rajkot city, Gujarat, India
Authors
Bhargavi L Thaker, Dr. Bhupat B Radadia
Abstract
The main factor causing habitat change that is hurting avian groups is
the quick expansion of residential development in metropolitan areas. Rajkot
city is center of Saurashtra region and fourth largest city in Gujarat. In the
city, we have surveyed birds at 27 different sampling locations. There are four
types of habitats are included in this study. We found 82 species in 20 orders
and 44 families overall. With more than 78% of the total diversity, semi-urban
habitat like Wetland habitat was the most preferred habitat. Semi-urban habitat
like Grassland habitat came in second with 70%, followed by urban habitats like
Gardens with 53% and Human habitation with 30%. The bird checklist prepared
from this study’s observation includes IUCN Red List listed three species as
globally Near Threatened. The diversity of the bird communities in the Wetland
and Grassland habitats showed a positive correlation (r = 0.93, p < 0.05).
The Garden and Wetland had a negative correlation (r = -0.096, p < 0.05),
according to Corr-Plot showing correlations among habitats and species. This
study’s findings reveal a high avian species richness. In order to prevent the
diversity and richness of these species from declining, a general conservation
plan may be recommended.
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Pages:23-30
How to cite this article:
Bhargavi L Thaker, Dr. Bhupat B Radadia "Inter-relationship of feeding guilds and different habitats with reference to bird species in Rajkot city, Gujarat, India". International Journal of Zoology Studies, Vol 9, Issue 4, 2024, Pages 23-30
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