Status of avifaunal diversity in Bhoj Wetland Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

Abstract

The present study was conducted to check the status of avian diversity of Bhoj Wetland of Bhopal. Visual count surveys was done by using the line transect and point count methods, pictures were also captured for identification of birds. During the present study, a total of 70 species of birds belonging to 16 orders and 35 families were recorded. The study was carried out from November 2020 upto February 2021. From order Passeriformes, Muscicapidae was foremost family followed by Motacillidae during this season. Bhoj Wetland harbours rich diversity of birds due to the availability of food and good ecological conditions but due to human pressure and conversion of wetland into agricultural land the bird population is going to decline. Proper management is needed.