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- Community Composition and Threats Status of Ornithofauna of Bakhira Bird Sanctuary: A Wetland Ecosystem
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1 Animal Diversity and Ecology Lab, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow – 226007, U. P., IN
1 Animal Diversity and Ecology Lab, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow – 226007, U. P., IN
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Journal of Ecophysiology and Occupational Health, Vol 17, No 3-4 (2017), Pagination: 136-146Abstract
Understanding the diversity and structure of bird communities is indispensable to delineate the importance of regional or local landscapes for avian conservation. The aim of the present study was to appraise community composition and threat status of avifauna of Bakhira Bird Sanctuary. The various species of birds were identified by using key references. During the study period 84 species of birds were identified. Maximum 15 species of birds were found to be belonging to order Anseriformes followed by minimum 2 species in Bucerotiformes and Gruiformes. We have enlisted 22 species of wetland birds in family Anatidae. However, only 1 species has been recognized in 11 different families. The documentation of the residential status of avifauna showed that 47 resident species (R), 28 migrant species (M) and 9 as resident migrant species (RM). According to the IUCN based categorization, maximum 86.90% species were recorded as least concerned (LC), followed by 1.19% endangered (EN), 4.76% near threatened (NT) and 7.14% vulnerable (VU). Guild based classification uncovered that maximum (44) birds were carnivorous and minimum (1) piscivorous. The result of our study concluded that Bakhira Bird Sanctuary is facing huge anthropogenic threats which include trapping and hunting of birds, habitat destruction by soil erosion, sedimentation and extension of crop fields, water pollution and eutrophication.Keywords
Anthropogenic Threats, Bakhira Bird Sanctuary, Biodiversity, Residential Birds.Full Text
- Status and Diversity of Butterfly Fauna in Joggers Park, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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1 Animal Diversity and Ecology Laboratory, Department of Zoology University of Lucknow, Lucknow – 226007, Uttar Pradesh, India., IN
2 Buddha P.G. College, Kushinagar – 274302, Uttar Pradesh, India ., IN
3 Animal Diversity and Ecology Laboratory, Department of Zoology University of Lucknow, Lucknow – 226007, Uttar Pradesh, India ., IN
1 Animal Diversity and Ecology Laboratory, Department of Zoology University of Lucknow, Lucknow – 226007, Uttar Pradesh, India., IN
2 Buddha P.G. College, Kushinagar – 274302, Uttar Pradesh, India ., IN
3 Animal Diversity and Ecology Laboratory, Department of Zoology University of Lucknow, Lucknow – 226007, Uttar Pradesh, India ., IN
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Journal of Ecophysiology and Occupational Health, Vol 23, No 1 (2023), Pagination: 43 - 49Abstract
Field surveys were carried out to assess the butterfly species diversity in different seasons in Joggers Park, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India in 2021 using the line transect method with the aid of digital cameras and binoculars. Joggers Park is rich in floral diversity and therefore, good habitat for butterflies. Altogether, 38 species of butterflies were recorded which belonged to 27 genera and 6 families. Out of the total 38 butterfly species, 58% were common, 29% rare and 13% were the most common species respectively. Nymphalidae was the most dominant (maximum number of 7 genera and 11 species) among the six families. Maximum species richness was reported during summer (April, May and June) and minimum in the rainy season (July, August and September). The present study might be useful in creating awareness among common masses and encouraging the conservation of a wide array of indigenous species of butterfly in the study area.Keywords
Butterfly, Diversity, Seasonality, StatusFull Text
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- Status and Diversity of Ornithofauna in Joggers Park, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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1 Animal Diversity and Ecology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow - 226007, Uttar Pradesh, IN
2 Buddha P. G. College, Kushinagar - 274403, Uttar Pradesh, IN
1 Animal Diversity and Ecology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow - 226007, Uttar Pradesh, IN
2 Buddha P. G. College, Kushinagar - 274403, Uttar Pradesh, IN
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Journal of Ecophysiology and Occupational Health, Vol 23, No 2 (2023), Pagination: 51-56Abstract
The present study was done to account for the status and diversity of ornithofauna of Joggers Park, Lucknow, U.P., India. The field explorations were carried out from September 2021 to August 2022. During the period of study, a total of 62 species of ornithofauna were identified which belonged to 13 orders and 32 families. The order Passeriformes had a maximum number of bird count (34 species) belonging to 16 families. The least number of bird species was recorded in orders Strigiformes, Charadriiformes, Apodiformes, and Galliformes each containing 1 species. All the 62 avian species reported in Joggers Park come under the least concerned category of IUCN. Out of the total species, 49 species were resident and 13 Residents were Migratory (RM).Keywords
Diversity, Ornithofauna, Resident Migratory Birds, StatusFull Text
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