A Review Paper on the Water Quality Status of the Bordoibam Wetland with Special Reference to its Avifaunal Diversity

Author: Rafia Farooquee, Kangkana Lekharu and Epsita Roy

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Abstract

Wetlands are one of the most diverse, productive and a unique ecosystem present on this earth. Wetlands are the transitional area between the terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Bordoibam Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary is a large freshwater wetland that serves as a breeding ground for many important migratory bird species. The present study is a review study which mainly focuses on analytical review on the physico-chemical properties of water of the Bordoibam wetland with special reference to its avifaunal diversity. The various physico-chemical properties of water including water temperature, pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen (DO), and total dissolved solids (TDS) were analysed and found in a range of pollution indicator index. These databases will also help in future researches to assess the quality of water of the wetland. The study also focused on the variety of bird species found in the wetland along with their local name, English name, scientific name, IUCN status and their feeding habit. At present Bordoibam wetland is a hot area for future research. During the study we have faced problems in collecting data, as there were very less number of papers written and available on the Bordoibam wetland.

Keywords

Bordoibam wetland, Sanctuary, physico-chemical, breeding ground, avifaunal diversity, future research

Conclusion

In the context of ecosystem management and observation, the Bordoibam Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary is playing an influential tole. It is very much necessary to take greater steps to conserve the wetland as it is the breeding ground of many migratory bird species. Moreover, the water quality is impactful for ecosystem productivity and aquatic biodiversity. It is in focus that the physicochemical parameters of the water of Bordoibam wetland is in the range in pollution indicator index. Though it is still in check for pollution so, from this point of view necessary and immediate measures should be taken before reaching pollution zone. At present the Bordoibam wetland is a hot topic for future research.

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How to cite this article

Rafia Farooquee, Kangkana Lekharu and Epsita Roy (2023). A Review Paper on the Water Quality Status of the Bordoibam Wetland with Special Reference to its Avifaunal Diversity. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(3): 251-261.