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Life Science Research and Sustainable Development ISBN: 978-98-84663-33-9

Avian Diversity in and around Padmavati lake Dist.Jalna

(Maharashtra)

Pradip J. Misal

Department of Zoology
Siddharth Arts, Commerce and Science College Jafrabad Dist. Jalna
Email-id: pradipm198@gmail.com

Abstract
Keywords: Abstract:
Padmavati In the present investigation avian diversity in and around Padmavati
lake, avifauna, lake has been studied to know the current status of this reservoir.
Passeriformes Padmavati Lake is one of the small water-body located in the area of
vicinity of Bhokardan Tehsil situated in District Jalna of Maharashtra
State. The water of reservoir is favorable for faunal diversity, rich in
dissolved oxygen and supports variety of
aquatic weeds and fishes, it has been found to be suitable habitat for
bird fauna. A total of 33 species of birds spread over 20 families and 7
orders were documented in the lake. Maximum species of birds
belonged to Passeriformes followed by Charadriiformes, Pele-
caniformes, Ansriformes were recorded. The present study is carried
only to prepare the checklist of birds as well as to find out occurrence
and to create the awareness for their conservation of the biodiversity
of avian fauna of Padmaavti lake.

Introduction
Diversity of avifauna is one of the most important ecological indicators to evaluate the quality of
habitats. Now a day, avifaunal diversity has been decreasing due to the destruction of natural
habitats and human disturbances. Birds are excellent model organisms for understanding key
issues in ecology, animal behavior, evolutionary biology and conservation (Urfi, 2011). The
migratory birds of India and abroad have created much interest in the minds of several workers
to study their ecological niche. Although, Ali Salim (1987) and some other workers have studied
the phenomenon of migration of birds, Similarly a little attention has been given to understand
the ecological niche in relation to the migratory birds from this reservoir. Freshwater lakes one of
the important types of wetlands, play a vital role in the economics of their respective regions,
especially with reference to agriculture, fishing, livestock maintenance and drinking water
facilities of the adjacent areas. The geographic location of a wetland may determine how and
when birds will use it or use adjacent habitat (Manikannan, 2011). Water birds are commonly
grouped into several categories based on their behaviors Gulls, Shore birds, wading birds, water
fowl and terns. The birds are flying vertebrates and are of immense important to mankind. They
are great useful to farmer as they kill and destroy the pests and help in controlling them. They
also act as pollinator, agents for seed dispersion and scavengers.
The present investigation was undertaken for survey on the avian diversity in and around
Padmavati lake for future initiatives in conservation. This reservoir locally called as Padmavati
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