Avifaunal diversity

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• Published Subscription Original Research 3 Sep 2026

  Long-Term Assessment of Wetland Health through Avifaunal Responses to Climate Variability in Selected Wetlands of Tamil Nadu (2013–2020): Implications for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 6, 13, 14 and 15

  By Prashanthi Devi Marimuthu, Arunpandiyan Murugesan, Aarthi Mariappan, Rajakumar Sundaram

  Abstract: Wetlands are critical habitats for resident and migratory birds and are sensitive to changes in water availability, habitat condition and climatic variability, making avifaunal responses a valuable proxy for assessing overall wetland health. This study used long-term (2013–2020) avifaunal diversity and abundance as indicators of wetland health across four ecologically contrasting Tamil Nadu wetlands which are Pallikaranai Marshland (urban), Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary (freshwater breeding colony), Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary (inland freshwater) …

  Published in International Journal of Climate Conditions · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 25–32 Read article →