Diversity of Avifauna in Wet Land Ecosystem: A Review
Annapoorneshwari H.
University College of Science, Tumkur University, India.
Parimala B *
Department of Zoology, University College of Science, Tumkur University, Tumakuru, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
India provides crucial habitats for a wide array of aquatic birds. Wetlands in India provide a unique habitat to many aquatic flora and fauna as well as numerous birds including migratory species. Bird community evaluation has become an important tool in biodiversity conservation which is necessitating documentation of the current status of bird species for future monitoring and conservation. Research papers on Avifauna of wetlands were reviewed by searching different research journals. Anthropogenic activities and environmental changes are disturbing the distribution and diversity of bird species. The paper highlights the importance of understanding the diversity, distribution, and ecological roles of aquatic birds for effective conservation and management strategies.
Keywords: Avifauna, anthropogenic activities, conservation, diversity, migratory species, wetlands