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dharan. The water of this lake is primarily used for washing, bathing, fishing activities, irrigation
purposes and for other activities by the villagers. This lake harbors a number of aquatic weeds in
the submerged as well as floating state on which thrive a large number of aquatic organisms.
Apart from this, periphery is covered with bushes and trees which provide suitable habitat for
the birds. Due to the abundant food available throughout the year in this area in the form of
crustaceans, insects, molluscs, amhibians and even fruits which attracts a variety of birds. A total
of 33 species of birds spread over 20 families and 7 orders were documented in and around the
lake. Maximum species of birds belonged to Passeriformes followed by Charadriformes , Pele-
caniformes, Anseriformes were recorded.

Material and Methods
The present work was carried out from June 2021 to May 2022. Different species of birds were
observed with the help of binocular (Vanguard 10×50) and spot identification were done using
field guide Salim Ali (2012), The Book of Indian Bird and also taken help of Ornithologist. The
birds were observed during the morning (6 to 10 AM) and in the evening (4 to 7 PM).

Results and Discussion
During present investigation 33 species of birds belonging to 20 families and 7 order
including land birds and water birds were recorded from Padmavati lake and surrounding areas.
Out of 33 species 24 species were residents, 7 species were winter visitors and 2 species were
summer visitors. (Table. 1). Similar work done by some earlier researchers like Kurhade (2010)
reported 208 species of birds in Jaikwadi reservoirs near Ahmadnagar (MS), Narwade and
Fartade (2011) recorded 165 species of birds of Osmanabad district (MS), Rasal and Chavan (2011)
reported 61 species of birds in local ecosystem of Aurangabad (MS), Kukade et al. (2011) recorded
68 birds species of Chhatri lake of Amravati district (MS), Harney, et al, (2012) recorded 37 species
of birds from Kanhala pond of Bhadrawati, District Chandrapur (MS), Joshi and Shrivastava
(2012) reported 64 species of birds in Tawa reservoir of Hoshangabad district (MP).
Table 1.
Sr. Order / Family Scientific Name Habit
No.
1 Passeriformes Sturnidae Sturnus contra R
2 Passeriformes Passeridae Anthus rufulus R
3 Passeriformes Corvidae Corvus splendens R
4 Passeriformes Lanidae Lanius schach R
5 Passeriformes Sturnidae Acridotheres tristis R
6 Passeriformes Pycnonotidae Pycnonotus cafer R
7 Passeriformes Motacillidae Motacill maderaspatensis R
8 Passeriformes Sylvidae Chrysomma sinense R
9 Passeriformes Campephagidae Tephrodornis pondicerianus R
10 Passeriformes Muscicapidae Turdoides striat R
11 Passeriformes Muscicapidae Saxicolodies fulicatus R
12 Passeriformes Dicrudidae Dicrurus macrocercus R
13 Passeriformes Passeridae Anthus rufulus R
14 Charadriformes Charadridae Vanellus indicus R
15 Charadriformes Scolopacidae Actitis hypoleucos RM
16 Charadriformes Scolopacidae Philomachus pugnax R

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