The study focused on investigating the diversity of bird species in the Paniyajob area of Dongargarh, located in the Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh. India.

Gurprit Singh Bhatia; Dr. Saman Siddiqui

Authors

Gurprit Singh Bhatia Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Govt. Digvijay Autonomous P.G. College, Rajnandgaon
Dr. Saman Siddiqui Associate Professor, Department of Zoology, Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Durg

Keywords:

Bird species variety, Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon, Comprehensive study, Migratory bird species, Abundant trees

Abstract

In a comprehensive study spanning six months from August 5, 2022, to January 10, 2023, the assessment of bird species variety in Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon, unfolded across approximately 15 square kilometers within the study area, constituting 1% of the entire Dongargarh tahsil area (1044 km2). This meticulous research encompassed diverse sections, ranging from ponds and forests to crop fields and vegetable farms. Noteworthy is the observation that all seven identified bird species were migratory, including notable ones like the Common Koel, Greater Flamingo, and Common Pochard. Concurrently, resident species such as House Crows, Black Drongos, Blue Rock Pigeons, Spotted Owlet, Common Mynas, and Jungle Owlet were also documented. The significant presence of abundant trees within the research region is believed to exert a profound influence on the overall diversity of bird species.

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