Depredatory Birds and their Management in Open Grain Storage Facilities of Punjab

Abstract

This study evaluates the relative abundance of depredatory birds and their management in open grain storage facilities of Punjab. Maximum relative abundance of blue rock pigeon observed. This is due to food availability and it is the major depredatory bird in open grain storage facility and cause severe damage to stored grains. Different management methods like reflective ribbon, hawk eye balloon, jute rope net and bioacoustic device were evaluated and bioacoustic device was observed to be efficient.