Mammalian and avian diversity of the Nallamala Hills, Andhra Pradesh

Abstract

The paper briefly reviews the mammalian and avian diversity of the Nallamala Hills (15°20′-16°31′ N and 78°30′-80°10′ E), Andhra Pradesh. Based on faunal surveys carried out intermittently throughout the study area and published information, the presence of 74 mammals and 302 bird species in this stretch of Eastern Ghats is reported.