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Ornithofauna Diversity of Tehsil Pakpattan, Punjab, Pakistan

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Tehsil Pakpattan is situated in the Doab region of Punjab Pakistan along the river Sutlej. The Current study was intended to evaluate the avian biodiversity of Tehsil Pakpattan. The study included the evaluation of species diversity, IUCN Red List status, migratory description, and feeding habits of the bird populations of Tehsil Pakpattan. Regular surveys were conducted at 10 different localities of Tehsil Pakpattan including Islam Colony, Kanipur, Farid Kot, 14 S/P, Chak Khagga, Musewal, 8 S/P, Noorpur, Green Town, and Bonga Niaz Khan from January 2022 to April 2023. The Shannon Wiener Diversity index value (R=3.41) evidenced the eminent diversity of bird populations in the study area. A total of 1884 individuals representing 41 species, 30 families, and 12 orders were recorded. The Highest diversity was of Order Passeriformes. The most abundant birds in the observed population were the Cattle egret (n=160), House crow (n=150), Asian green bee-eater (n=100), Rock pigeon (n=100), Bown rock chat (n=98) and House sparrow (n=90). Among all species, 34 were the resident, 2 were summer breeders, and one was a winter visitor. 37 (75.60%) of the bird species belonged to the Least Concern (LC), 2 (4.87%) Nearly Threatened (NT), and 2 (4.84%) Vulnerable (VU) categories of the IUCN Red List.

Muhammad Amir Sial

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