Richness of Avifauna in Gorewada International Bio-Park, Nagpur, Central India

Authors

  • Virendra A. Shende K. Z. S. Science College
  • Kishor G. Patil Govt. Institute of Science, Nagpur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18034/apjee.v4i2.243

Keywords:

Avifauna, Birds, Gorewada, International bio-park, Biodiversity

Abstract

The present study comprises the biodiversity of birds in Gorewada International bio-park situated at north-west of Nagpur city with geographical location 21°11′N 79°2′E and a good habitat for avian biodiversity. Bird watching and recording were done from March 2011 to February 2014, in the morning and evening hours during Sunday and holidays. 190 species belonging to 128 genera, 51 families and 17 orders (Podicipediformes, Pelecaniformes, Ciconiiformes, Anseriformes, Falconiformes, Galliformes, Gruiformes, Charadriiformes, Columbiformes, Psittaciformes, Cuculiformes, Strigiformes, Caprimulgiformes, Apodiformes, Coraciiformes, Piciformes and Passeriformes) were recorded. The order Passeriformes is the largest order belonging to 20 families and 75 bird species. Out of total bird species, 89 (46.84%) are resident, 77 (40.53%) are resident migrant and 24 (12.63%) are migratory species.

Forest region of this bio-park provides heterogeneity in vegetation and lake is rich in aquatic fauna and other food for avian species. Therefore, this region is well suitable for feeding, resting and roosting site for aves. The report obtains information regarding resident birds, migratory birds and resident migratory birds of Gorewada bio-park.

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Author Biographies

  • Virendra A. Shende, K. Z. S. Science College

    Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, K. Z. S. Science College, Bramhani-Kalmeshwar, Dist- Nagpur (M.S.), INDIA

  • Kishor G. Patil, Govt. Institute of Science, Nagpur

    Associate Professor, Department of Zoology, Govt. Institute of Science, R. T. Marg, Nagpur (M.S.), INDIA

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2017-12-31

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2017): July - December Issue

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Shende, V. A. ., & Patil, K. G. . (2017). Richness of Avifauna in Gorewada International Bio-Park, Nagpur, Central India. Asia Pacific Journal of Energy and Environment, 4(2), 57-64. https://doi.org/10.18034/apjee.v4i2.243

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