Biodiversity of Waterbirds and Lake Characteristics in Bangalore City

ISBN-13: 9783659929083 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 148 str.

S. Rajashekara; M. G. Venkatesha

Opis

Waterbirds are good inhabitant for bio-ecological indicators for assessing the urban lakes in the developing cities of India including Bangalore. Aquatic avian communities are considered to be the best indicator of a functional lake ecosystem and if urban lakes are protected then other biotic communities will be protected themselves. The main objective of this book is to assess the aquatic avifaunal diversity surrounding the Bangalore using biodiversity indices. The present study focus on the status of colonial waterbirds utilizing the urban lakes for various ecological purposes. Also, the present study deals with the diversity and ecology of the waterbird communities in the Bangalore region. The book contains 8 chapters including status and abundance, habitat use, foraging pattern, threats and conservation strategies for birds. This book provides information about the urban lake habitats in and around Bangalore, food habits, bird watching tips and checklist of waterbirds. This book will be useful for research scholars, students, teachers, naturalists, ornithologists, bird watchers, forest conservationist and officials.

O autorze

Dr.S.Rajashekara M.Sc.,M.Phil.,Ph.D and Dr.M.G.Venkatesha M.Sc.,Ph.D.,FRES are currently serving as Lecturer and Professor in Department of Zoology, Bangalore University, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bengaluru 560 056, India thoughts Applied Genetics and Zoology respectively for PG students. Thrust areas of research are Biodiversity conservation and IPM.