Birds of Talra Wildlife Sanctuary in lower western Himalaya, H.P., with notes on their status and altitudinal movements

Abstract

The paper deals with the birds of Talra Wildlife Sanctuary situated in lower western Himalaya of Himachal Pradesh. Sixty-one species of birds belonging to 19 families were recorded. Out of these 32 species were resident birds confined to Himalayan ecosystem. Some of the birds were noticed as extending their altitudinal distribution range to higher elevations. Mixed hunting parties and pure feeding flocks of birds have been discussed along with their abundance in the Sanctuary area.