2024 Vol. 30 No.1 PP 81-90

https://doi.org/10.33451/florafauna.v30i1pp81-90

Avifaunal diversity in the campus of Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Chandigarh, India

Kadambari Pathania, *Divya Sharma, Neetu Batra, Sarabjeet Kaur, Rhythm Lakhotra and Urvashi Vardhan

Department of Zoology,
Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women,
CHANDIGARH, INDIA
*Corresponding Author : E-mail:mcm.zoology@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

A total of 53 bird species belonging to 11 orders and 32 families of terrestrial and semi-aquatic birds were identified and recorded during the one-year study conducted during Covid-19 pandemic in the campus of Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Chandigarh. Out of the 53 bird species observed, 40 were resident whereas 13 were migratory with 04 summer migrants and 09 winter migrants. Maximum number of bird species was observed in the winter season with their abundance in the wooded areas. 30 species of birds were found to be protected under Schedules I, IV and V of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. The analysis of feeding habits showed that 26 bird species were omnivorous, 12 insectivorous, 10 carnivorous, 03 frugivorous, and 02 granivorous.The survey revealed the presence of an amicable habitat in the college campus to encourage stay or visit of birds throughout the year. Regular monitoring can further aid in establishing an avian baseline data in the campus for future references.

KEY WORDS : Birds, Chandigarh, College campus, Diversity