Authors : Shubhi Srivastava; Ruchira Nigam; Asif Ahmad Siddiqui; Chitra Singh

Volume/Issue : Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 6 - June

Google Scholar : https://bit.ly/3TmGbDi

Scribd : https://tinyurl.com/yc8kfpa8

DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8186339

Abstract : One of the most crucial ecological markers for assessing the condition of ecosystems is avifaunal diversity. In order to sustain a trophic level in an ecosystem, birds are a vital animal group. Therefore, it is crucial to thoroughly research the ecology and avifauna in order to safeguard them. They are one of the biological control methods used to manage pests in farms, gardens, and other locations. They assist in the pollination of plants. Surveys were carried out seasonally and observations were doneusing Line Transect Method with the aid of 10x50 binoculars and Canon (200 D) DSLR camera. The Avifaunal diversity at SGPGI campus, Lucknow includes 24 species most of the species belonging to 8 orders. Order Passeriformes had maximum 15bird species, Spilopelia chinensis, Turdodies striata, Oriental magpie- robin, Psittacula krameri, Columbia livia domestica are the most abundant residential species in the SGPGI campus, Lucknow. The present study is the first documentation of the avifauna from the region and the study was aimed for the support in the conservation of the bird species as well as for safeguarding the habitat of the bird species of the area.

Keywords : Ecological Markers, Sgpgi, Avifaunal Diversity, Biological Control Methods, Habitat