Abstract
Darmalak Ali Kach Game Reserve (District Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan), has variety of habitats. Field survey was conducted using count method; block method etc. The total number of individuals counted during study was 528. Shannon-Wiener Diversity Index was 3.195 which indicate a high level of biodiversity. The highest number of each bird species observed and data was tabulated and statistical analysis was carried out using Microsoft Excel sheets. Relative Abundance of bird species was also calculated along with species evenness, richness and Shannon-Wiener Diversity Index. During the present survey 27 bird species, belonging to 8 orders and 15 families, were recorded. Out of these, 15 bird species were resident, 5 winter visitors and 6 summer breeders. The present report represents a preliminary data on the avifauna diversity of this game reserve, with the hope that the information will be used in the development of a working plan for the reserve.
Highlights
Birds are important indicators of an ecosystem’s health, known as friends of farmers, consuming harmful insects, their eggs and larva, with large economic values such as a good source of protein, important scavengers and pollinators and add beauty to environment (Chittampalli, 1993)
Protective and conservation related studies on biodiversity of the protective areas have started on international level, yet very few are available for Pakistan in different institutions
The present study represents a preliminary report on the avifauna diversity of this game reserve, with the hope that the information will be used in the development of a working plan for the reserve
Summary
Birds are important indicators of an ecosystem’s health, known as friends of farmers, consuming harmful insects, their eggs and larva, with large economic values such as a good source of protein, important scavengers and pollinators and add beauty to environment (Chittampalli, 1993). Various studies pointed out that protected areas increase avifauna diversity and density as compared to unprotected areas (Khan, 2010). Three categories of protected areas are present in Pakistan namely national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and game reserves (Khan, 2006) but most of these are without a scientifically developed working plan. Protective and conservation related studies on biodiversity of the protective areas have started on international level, yet very few are available for Pakistan in different institutions. The present study represents a preliminary report on the avifauna diversity of this game reserve, with the hope that the information will be used in the development of a working plan for the reserve. The main objectives of the research include exploring the avifauna diversity of District Kohat game reserves and to evaluate their habitat preference and distribution in that area
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