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International Journal of Research in Environmental Science
Volume 2, Issue 5, 2016, Page No: 24-27
doi:dx.doi.org/10.20431/2454-9444.0205003

Diversity and Distribution of Avian Fauna in Cubbon Park, Bengaluru

T.M.Devaraju1, Nagesh Rao1, Be Be Hajeera1

1.Department of Post Graduate Studies in Zoology, Government Science College, Nrupathunga Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Citation : T.M.Devaraju, Nagesh Rao, Be Be Hajeera, Diversity and Distribution of Avian Fauna in Cubbon Park, Bengaluru International Journal of Research in Environmental Science 2016, 2(5) : 24-27

Abstract

Birds are the most fascinating creatures on earth. They are more than 10000 in species diversity and spread across the continents. They occupy all the three spheres of biosphere.Immense economic importance is attributed to birds due to their role in agriculture, recreation, as food, as scavengers, as pollinators, as vectors et., A study was conducted to record avian diversity in the Cubbon park of Bangalore, Karnataka from 1 st November 2015 to 30th April 2016 for a period of six months. Totally 34 species of birds belonging to 23 families and 10 orders were recorded. Of the 34 species, 30 were common residents, 3 were resident migrants and one was local migrant.


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