Authors : G.N. Bhaisare and N.V. Harney
Page Nos : 88-98
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ABSTRACT:
The objective of the present study was to investigate the avifaunal biodiversity in and around the Gadchiroli lake in the Gadchiroli town of Maharashtra State. The avifaunal diversity of Gadchiroli lake was studied from January 2022 to December 2022. The investigation is based on visual encounter surveys. The Gadchiroli lake is situated in the centre of the town and has aquatic vegetation that harbours a variety of birds. Nowadays, increased anthropogenic activities and environmental changes have affected the biodiversity of this lake. During the investigation total 64 species of birds including water and land birds were recorded. These belonging to 11 orders and 33 families. Out of the total 53% species were residential, 31%species were winter visitors,11% of them were summer visitors, and 5% species were passage visitors. The maximum species were sighted during the winter season followed by the summer and monsoon seasons respectively. However, increased human interference and urban activities at the lake is definitely a proven threat to the biodiversity of the birds. Urgent steps must be taken to regulate such destructive activities for the conservation of avifaunal biodiversity.
