2022 Vol.28 No.2 PP 267-272
https://doi.org/10.33451/florafauna.v28i2pp267-272
Diversity of avian fauna in Azmatabad, Thanna Mandi, Rajouri (J&K) India
*Sajid Ali, Pragya Shrivastava and Mohd Junaid Jazib1
Department of Life Science,
Rabindranath Tagore University,
Bhopal (MP) India.
1Department of Environmental Science,
Govt PG College, RAJOURI (J&K) INDIA.
*Corresponding Author :
E-mail: Sajidali30031995@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Present research was carried out to document the avifauna recorded for the first time in Azmatabad Village, Thanna
Mandi District Rajouri Jammu and Kashmir. With an altitude range, the number of species present in lower altitude decreases
as one increases in altitude. The current study added valuable information on avifauna diversity and will develop effective
conservation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Azmatabad village. During this survey, the bird diversity was recorded for the first time
as a preliminary listing purpose. The field survey was conducted from March to December 2021. A total of 50 species of
avifauna have been identified. The preliminary listing is provided for the enterprise of future analysis and conservation, more
over as management on the bird’s diversity.
KEY WORDS : Azmatabad, Birds, Checklist, Diversity, First record, Status