An annotated avian checklist of Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam, India

The Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) boasts a variety of habitats, including forest, riparian, degraded forest, and transitional zones located near human settlements and cropland. From 2019 to 2022, a thorough avian survey was conducted using the point count method, covering all habitats and seasons...

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Published in:Check list (Luís Felipe Toledo) 2024-01, Vol.20 (3), p.665-691
Main Authors: Chetry, Vivek, Saikia, Prasanta Kumar, Mahananda, Pranjal, Malabika Kakati Saikia, Sarma, Kuladip
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural land
Annotations
Avifauna
Biodiversity
Bird migration
Climate change
diversity
eastern Himalaya
Endangered & extinct species
Endangered species
Environmental protection
Forest degradation
Habitats
heterogeneo
Human settlements
Riparian forests
Threatened species
Wildlife
Wildlife conservation
Wildlife refuges
Wildlife sanctuaries
Wind
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Summary:The Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) boasts a variety of habitats, including forest, riparian, degraded forest, and transitional zones located near human settlements and cropland. From 2019 to 2022, a thorough avian survey was conducted using the point count method, covering all habitats and seasons. The study documented 227 avian species from 65 families and 18 orders. Of the bird species observed, 72.3% were resident, and 27.7% were migratory. Over the study period, one Endangered species, three Vulnerable, and six Near Threatened species were recorded based on their IUCN Red List status. The avian diversity pattern in BWS is influenced by a variety of factors, including forest contiguity and heterogeneous habitat. Proper evaluation and management of habitats are essential for the recovery and preservation of fragile environments susceptible to decline in the region.
ISSN:1809-127X
DOI:10.15560/20.3.665