S. Abanah Sharon
M.Sc., PG and Research Department of Zoology, Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore-18
Dr. J. Roopavathy
Assistant Professor, PG and Research Department of Zoology, Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore-18
S. Geetha
M.Sc., PG and Research Department of Zoology, Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore-18
Abstract
A bird survey is carried out in lakes of Coimbatore (kumarasamy and singanallur) to examine the diversity and richness distribution of bird species in wetland region. This survey was taken from july 2018 to December 2018 to suitably access the bird diversity. A total number of 50 species from 13 orders and 34 families were recorded. The month of October and November maximum numbers of birds were identified. Pelicaniformes contributed maximum number of species. Finally, least number of birds recorded in Gruiformes, Strigiformes, Psittaciformes, Gariformes, Columbiformes and Podicipitiformes. Maximum bird species were recorded in Singanallur Lake and minimum in Kumarasamy Lake. The study revealed that Kumarasamy and Singanallur Lake acts as a refuge site for many water birds. Hence it is recommended that protection of the wetland from the human disturbance is of urgent need.
Key words: Kumarasamy, Threatened, Gariformes