Authors : Shubhangi Vijay Gawande
Page Nos : 446-450
Description :
The avifaunal diversity of Kumbhar-kini Dam was studied from February 2018 to January 2019 by total count method. The Kumbhar-kini Dam is located in Yavatmal district having food availability and great vegetation in surrounding area that harbors a variety of birds. Total fifty nine species of birds were recorded belonging to different 29 families during the study period. Out of fifty nine species, 39 species were residents, 09 species were migratory and 11 species were resident migrants. The maximum population of bird species was recorded during the winter season followed by summer season and less in monsoon season. Out of fifty nine species 29 species were very common, 12 species were common, 09 species were uncommon , 07 species were occasional and 02 species were rare for this site.
