Abstract
Lower Chota Nagpur Plateau has several large and small water bodies having diverse aquatic flora and fauna. These wetlands not only provide suitable habitat for resident and as well as migratory avian species but also contribute much to the biodiversity. The present study deals with the diversity, abundance and variations of avian migratory species at wetlands of Purulia district. The study reflects that there are 43 migratory bird species in number in these wetland regions belonging to 8 orders and 12 families. Red-crested Pochard, Tufted Duck, Lesser Whistling Duck, Northern Pintail, Gadwall, Eurasian Wigeon, Common Coot etc. are found in large number in winter season in these wetlands.
Highlights
In West Bengal, District Purulia is an adobe of various migratory as well as residential birds
Observation Period: The present study has been conducted for four consecutive years (November 2017 to March 2020) to record avian migratory birds’ diversity
Study area: Purulia District belongs to Chotanagpur Plateau of western part of West Bengal
Summary
These wetlands provide suitable habitat for resident and as well as migratory avian species and contribute much to the biodiversity. The marshy areas of land where the soil is saturated with water are crucial incubators of species diversity. In West Bengal, District Purulia is an adobe of various migratory as well as residential birds. Considering this scenario, an effort has been made to study the avifaunal migratory species of the wetlands of this district.
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