Abstract
<p>To determine population status of wild animal using reliable sampling techniques forms an important component of conservation effort and effective wildlife management. We estimated the density of Red Junglefowl <em>Gallus gallus</em><strong><em> </em></strong>using distance sampling, a quantitatively robust technique, in Similipal Tiger Reserve, Odisha, eastern India during September 2012 to May 2013. We laid 27 transects and walked seven to eight times for a total of 390km to obtain the distance sampling data. We used DISTANCE software for analysis. We estimated per km<sup>2 </sup>Red Junglefowl group density as 4.99 and density as 7.64 birds in the intensive study area. Mean group size of Red Junglefowl was 1.48. Our results may prove helpful in planning better management needs and strategies for the survival and conservation of Red Junglefowl in different protected areas.</p><div> </div>
Highlights
Monitoring the population status of wild animals forms an important component of conservation effort and effective wildlife management
The RJF is distributed along the foothills of Himalaya from Myanmar to northwestern India extending southward into the hills of peninsular India (Ali & Ripley 1983)
The RJF is listed as Least Concern in status because of its large range and population size (Birdlife International 2012)
Summary
Monitoring the population status of wild animals forms an important component of conservation effort and effective wildlife management. The RJF is listed as Least Concern in status because of its large range and population size (Birdlife International 2012). Red Junglefowl density in Similipal sub-species are found in India, Gallus gallus murghi and Gallus gallus spadiceus (Ali & Ripley 1983).
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