A study of Avifauna from Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Junagadh, Gujarat, India

The present study was conducted to study avifaunal diversity of Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Junagadh, Gujarat, India. This study was carried out from August ۲۰۲۰ to August ۲۰۲۲. Data collection was done using a point count method and visual encounter method, with opportunistic sighting also included. A total of ۲۷۶ species of birds belonging to ۷۰ families and ۲۱ orders were recorded from Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary. In the present study out of ۷۰ families, Accipitridae and Muscicapidae were the most dominant families with ۲۴ species each. As per the IUCN status, ۲۶۱ species are Least Concern, three species are Critically Endangered, one species is Endangered, eight species are Near Threatened and three are Vulnerable. Out of seven foraging guilds, species of birds classified as Insectivores were dominant. The results obtained provide baseline information on the avifaunal diversity of Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary, which will help in further conservation implications.

Keywords:

Avifauna , Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary , diversity , Junagadh , mount