The Birds of Sukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve, Nepal

Baral, H.S.; Inskipp, Carol

doi:10.3126/on.v7i1.2554

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“…Betana pond is important for aquatic macroflora and faunal habitats in Morang district (Jha et al, 2005;Subba and Thapa, 2005). Available reports on aquatic macrophytes and macro-fauna found in wetlands of eastern Nepal include Surana et al (2004), Jha (2005), Chhetry (2006), Baral and Inskipp (2009). An attempt has been made to study seasonal variations in physico-chemical parameters and diversity of macro-biota in Betana pond, in this study.…”

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Seasonal Variations in Physico-Chemical Properties and Biodiversity in Betana Pond, Eastern Nepal

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A total of 62 species of aquatic macrophytes belonging to 33 families (Alga 1, Bryophyte 1, Pteridophytes 5, Angiospermic dicots 25 and monocots 31) and 38 species of aquatic macro-fauna (Birds 17, Reptiles 3, Amphibians 3, Fishes 12, Molluscs 1 and Arthropods 2) were recorded from Betana pond, eastern Nepal. Physico-chemical parameters of the pond water displayed different characteristics with seasons. More seasonal fluctuations in turbidity (0.76-26.01 NTU), carbon dioxide (4.58-73.92 mg/l) and chloride content (2.0-7.0 mg/l) were recorded in the pond.DOI: 10.3126/on.v8i1.4330

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Seasonal Variations in Physico-Chemical Properties and Biodiversity in Betana Pond, Eastern Nepal

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“…Similarly, Chhetry (2006) reported 98 species of wetland birds belonging to 60 genera and 18 families around the Koshi barrage area. Similar study in Suklaphanta National Park found a total of 15 globally threatened and 13 near-threatened bird species where majority of the birds were the wetland dependent birds (Baral and Inskipp, 2009). It indicates that Beeshazari lake system alone supported more species of wetland birds than Rupa, Phewa lake and lower than Jagadishpur reservoir, Koshi barrage and Rapti and Narayani river systems.…”

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Conservation value of Beeshhazari Lake: an insight into diversity and abundance of wetland birds

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Beeshazari and associated lakes play the vital roles in providing feeding and breeding grounds for a large number of wetland fauna including many migratory birds. Wetland dependent birds in Beeshazari lake system was studied by using Area Search and Scan Sampling methods. We recorded a total of 44 wetland bird species belonging to 11 families and 9 orders. These lakes support a total of 7.5% of globally threatened and 8.93% of the nationally threatened birds. The species diversity and abundance were more in winter than in summer seasons. Fishermen and tourist pressure caused significantly negative impact on abundance and distribution of wetland birds. The major threats to wetland birds in this area were human disturbance, habitat degradation and declining water quality due to eutrophication and invasion of alien plant species such as water Hyacinth and Southern Cutgrass. Therefore, such threats need to be addressed for the long-term survival of wetland birds and extension of conservation value of Beeshazari lake system.

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“…Similar type of study by Sharma (2004) recorded twelve nationally threatened species of birds including two critically endangered birds in the Barandabar corridor forest. Baral & Inskipp (2009) Fishing, livestock grazing pressure and human disturbances were the major threats to the water birds in this area. The abundance of species was greatly affected by the number of fisherman presence for collection of prey species of water birds (e.g., fishes, snails etc.).…”

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Diversity and conservation threats of water birds in and around Barandabhar corridor forest, Chitwan, Nepal

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Wetlands provide major ecological services for feeding and breeding places of a large number of water birds in many parts of the globe and also play a vital role in conservation of threatened species. Wetlands in Nepal support a total of 27% of nationally threatened birds. Barandabhar forest is only one vertical (south-north) bio-corridor that links two different ecosystems, CNP and the Mahabharat hill range. Eight wetlands were selected for water birds monitoring by using area search and point count methods to explore the diversity and conservation threats of water birds in Barandabhar corridor forest. This study recorded 3664 individuals of water birds belonging to 54 species, 11 orders and 13 families in which the highest numbers of the species were belonged to order Passeriformes (17 species). The diversity of water birds in eight different wetlands showed the highest diversity in Rapti river (H= 3.403), followed by Beeshazari lakesystem (H= 3.401), Batulpokari lake area (H= 3.377) and the rest of others. The least diversityof water birds was found in Gundremandre lake (H=2.210). Similarly, the species dominance was more in Gundremandre lake (D=0.189) than Beeshazari (D=0.046) and Batulpokhari (D=0.042). The species richness in various habitats association with wetlands showed that Shorea forest association was utilized very less as compared to its availability. Fishermen (r= -0.391, t = 10.6, P<0.0001) and livestock pressure (r = -0.276, t = 6.63, P = 0.0009) caused the significant negative impact on the occurrence of water birds in many parts of the study sites. The study suggests that annual flooding in the rivers (e.g., Rapti, Budhirapti and Khageririvers), human disturbance (e.g., livestock grazing and fishing), habitat loss and degradation, declining water quality and quantity caused by eutrophication and chemical pollution are the major threats of water bird communities in Barandabhar corridor forest.

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The Birds of Sukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve, Nepal

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Seasonal Variations in Physico-Chemical Properties and Biodiversity in Betana Pond, Eastern Nepal

Seasonal Variations in Physico-Chemical Properties and Biodiversity in Betana Pond, Eastern Nepal

Conservation value of Beeshhazari Lake: an insight into diversity and abundance of wetland birds

Diversity and conservation threats of water birds in and around Barandabhar corridor forest, Chitwan, Nepal

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