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VOL. 10, ISSUE 1 (2025)
Assessment of waterfowl diversity of Sardar Sarovar reservoir with special reference to the summer season
Authors
Deepak Kewat, Dr. Dinesh Verma, Dr. Munna Singh More, Dr. Pankaj Kumar Patel
Abstract
A study aimed to maintain a record of
waterbird species, repair and sustain the wetland's condition, and recognize
the site as a globally significant habitat for waterbird conservation. This
study explored freshwater bird fauna of the Sardar Sarovar Reservoir in
Barwani, West Nimar, Madhya Pradesh, India. From March 2023 to June 2023, the
research identified 29 species distributed across 8 orders, 24 genera, and 14 families.
The dominant family was Ardeidae, followed by Charadriidae and Rallidae.
Pelecaniformes was the most prominent order, with 9 species. The study
classified birds into five dietary guilds, with carnivores being the most
dominant. Among the 29 species, 12 were residents, 13 were residents with local
migration, and the remaining three were designated as winter visitors. The
study found that 28 identified species were of least concern, while one was
near threatened. The largest number of individuals was observed in the H2
habitat (347 individuals), while the lowest number was recorded in the H3
habitat (159 individuals). In conclusion, effective management is needed to
enhance the status of the resident species and attract additional migratory and
vagrant species in the future.
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Pages:49-58
How to cite this article:
Deepak Kewat, Dr. Dinesh Verma, Dr. Munna Singh More, Dr. Pankaj Kumar Patel "Assessment of waterfowl diversity of Sardar Sarovar reservoir with special reference to the summer season". International Journal of Zoology Studies, Vol 10, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 49-58
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