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3 articles for “Waterbirds”
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Seasonal Monitoring of Waterbirds of Khijadiya Wetland in Jamnagar District of Gujarat, India
Abstract: A study was conducted by Gujarat Ecological Education and Research (GEER) Foundation on waterbirds of Khijadiya Wetland from 2016 to 2018 covering all the major seasons. A total of 62 waterbird species were recorded that belonged to 16 families. Among all the families, maximum number (i.e., 13 species) of species belonged to the Anatidae family (i.e., the family of ducks, geese and swans) and Ardidae family (i.e., the family of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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IUCN Conservation Status and Global Population Trends of Avifauna in Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh
Abstract: The expansive wetland at Pong Dam Lake, which is located within the picturesque Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, stands out prominently as one of the largest artificially created wetlands in the entire region. This wetland is renowned for its biodiversity, particularly its avian population. In a comprehensive survey an impressive total of 225 bird species residing within the Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary were documented. These species are spread across …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 13–23 Read article
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Assessment of Surface Water Quality in Different Habitats of Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary Ramsar Site, Gujarat, India
Abstract: Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary is the only Ramsar Site in the State of Gujarat in India. It is the largest natural, freshwater inland wetland of Gujarat. This wetland supports high diversity and population of waterbirds and other aquatic organisms. The reason for such a high population of aquatic organisms attracted to this area is due to the diverse habitats and environmental conditions occurring in this area. GEER Foundation had conducted …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 29–40 Read article