A Study on the Bird Diversity of Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary District, Baran, Rajasthan, India

Author: Arun Kumar Jatav, A.K. Sharma and Smriti Johari

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Abstract

A study on bird diversity was conducted in Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Baran district, Rajasthan, from January 2022 to December 2022 to analyze the avian diversity along with its status and abundance. Over the course of the study, 78 species from different types of orders, families, and genera were identified. A checklist of bird species was prepared, covering an area of about 2 km on the bank of the Parvan, a part of Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary. Various bird species were listed in the green space, wetland, and terrestrial areas of the region. The area is home to a variety of plant species that contribute in various ways to the richness of bird species. This area includes IUCN and Red Data Book species, common species, and seasonal species. The review here highlights the various aspects of bird diversity that were cataloged over the months and will form the basis for further research. It is intended that the study will be helpful in drawing the attention of the public and state government towards the conservation of the Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary and the protection of its avian fauna.

Keywords

Shergarh, Wildlife Sanctuary, bird diversity, Red Data Book species

Conclusion

It is revealed that a total of 78 species of birds were observed. The Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary features a diverse flora and wildlife, as well as an important bird-attracting wetland area. Anthropogenic issues like as habitat fragmentation and degradation, tourism pressure, and water scarcity during the summer season pose risks to this bird faunae. Furthermore, herds of Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus), stray dogs, and wild cattle trampled the chicks and eggs of water birds in this sanctuary. The conservation of avian species will be dependent on a better understanding of ecological requirements and the quantity of visitor birds. More surveys and detailed studies in different seasons will be beneficial in developing conservation plans for this sanctuary and wetland birds in general.

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How to cite this article

Arun Kumar Jatav, A.K. Sharma and Smriti Johari (2023). A Study on the Bird Diversity of Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary District, Baran, Rajasthan, India. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(3): 771-777.