Diversified wetland agro-ecosystems of Maidan areas of Kamataka have provided congenial habitats for the survival of 27 species of water birds belonging to 13 families. The relative composition of aquatic bird species and their density varied significantly. Further, the Ardeldae members dominated and were common in all habitats. Interestingly, the area was found congenial for certain resident migrants viz., Painted Stork (Mycteria lencepahala). Black Ibis (Pseudibis papillosa) and Oriental White Ibis (Threskiomis melanocephalus), which were recorded every winter. The study showed that, the varied composition of water birds associated with the wetland agro-ecosystem is for sharing common habitat for different purposes. It is hoped that this study would provide a preliminary database for the avifauna of this area, for further research. © Zoo Outreach Organisation.
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Basavarajappa, S. (2006). Avifauna of agro-ecosystems of Maidan area of Karnataka. Zoos’ Print Journal, 21(4), 2217–2219. https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.zpj.1277.2217-9
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