VeerĂ¡ Mahesh1, V2. Ramarao and L.1* Suseela

1Deparment of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Krishna University, Machilipatnam-521001 (India) 2Research Officer, Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Bengaluru-560109 (India) *1Author for correspondence

ABSTRACT

Birds are the ecosystem indicators. The richness of avian species indicates the quality of the ecosystem. Jangareddigudem is an upland town, located in the tropical region. The natural flora in and around the Jangareddigudem supports the birds for their survival. The aim of the present study is to get a consolidated account of the avifaunal composition of Jangareddigudem town and also to assess the changes in the habitat with reference to crop transformation and threats to the avian fauna. Among the 73 sighted bird species, Great Stone Plover (Esacus magnirostris) & Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris testacea) fall under near threatened species. Habitat transformation, hunting and inflow of domestic sewage to aquatic habitats are the observed threats to the survival of these local birds.

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