Butterflies and birds of Chidiyatapu Biological Park, South Andaman

Abstract

A study was conducted in the Chidiyatapu Biological Park and its adjoining area to document the butterflies and birds along with species richness, abundance and diversity. The study areas were sampled using line transect method and observations made from 06.00 to 11.00 h. The vegetation of this park could be classified as tropical semi-evergreen forest, moist deciduous forest and littoral forest. A total of 49 species of butterflies belonging to 5 families and 41 genera were recorded during this study. Thirty-eight species of birds belonging to 8 orders and 19 families were recorded. The species richness, abundance, diversity and density of butterflies and birds were discussed in this chapter. This study confirms the importance of butterfly and conservation in Chidiyatapu Biological Park.