Biodiversity of Terrestrial Birds in Urban Landscapes of Bangalore : Birds of Bangalore

ISBN-13: 9783659932939 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 272 str.

S. Rajashekara; M.G. Venkatesha

Opis

Biological diversity plays a significant role in maintaining major equilibrium of the biosphere. Birds are good denizens for ecological indicators for assessing urban landscapes in the developing of Indian cities. Terrestrial bird communities are considered to be the best indicator of a functional ecosystem in urban landscapes can easily protected then other biotic communities. This book provides information about urban habitats surrounding Bangalore, food habits, bird watching tips and checklist of urban birds. The main aim of the study is to measure the avifaunal diversity in and around the landscapes of the Bangalore region using various diversity indices. This urban landscapes deserves to be recognized as an 'important site' for national protection essential for maintaining the ecological balance. This book contains 8 chapters for the detailed study including ecological status, habitat use, threats and conservation strategies for avian communities in the Bangalore city. This book will be valuable for research scholars, students, teachers and officials who are concerned in the research studies, sampling methods and protection approaches for birds in urban habitats of India.

O autorze

Dr.S.Rajashekara and Dr.M.G.Venkatesha are currently serving as Lecturer & Professor in Department of Zoology, Bangalore University, JnanaBharathi Campus, Bengaluru 560 056, India who thoughts subjects of Applied Genetics & Zoology for PG students. Thrust areas of research are Biodiversity and Conservation, Behavior, Bio-control, Bio-ecology & IPM