AN INVESTIGATION OF BIODIVERSITY OF AVIAN FAUNA OF UMMEDGANJ PAKSHI VIHAR, KOTA, RAJASTHAN, INDIA

Abstract

Abstract:- The Ummedganj Pakshi Vihar is situated in Kota, Rajasthan. It is located 10 km. away from the Kota central. The Ummedganj Pakshi Vihar has a unique identity because it is famous for the biodiversity of fauna and flora, specially for birds, such as Sarus Crane, Spotted Owlet, Indian Egale Owl, Oriental Honey Buzzard, Red Crested Pochard, Tufted Pochard, Yellow Footed Green Pigeon, Eurasian Wigeon, Painted Stork, Stork Billed Kingfisher, Yellow Crowned Woodpecker, Golden Oriole etc.The majority of birds are observed during the winter followed by rainy and summer seasons. The area is in habited by more than 200 different types of birds. The study was carried out in Ummedganj Pakshi Vihar during October 2018 to February 2019. The data suggest that Ummedganj Pakshi Vihar is suitable habitat for birds because vegetation in the area is important factor affecting the abundance of avifauna. Keywords:- Ummedganj Pakshi Vihar, Biodiversity, Water birds, Terrestrial birds.