SEASONAL AVIFAUNAL DIVERSITY IN RAMAKRISHNA ASHRAM GWALIOR, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA

Ramakrishna Ashram situated near city center in Gwalior city, its provide territory for various avifauna in different season. Present investigations were carried out on the diversity and status of avifauna in Ramakrishna Ashram from July 2019 to June 2020. Point count method and line transect method were followed for observation of bird species. Field visit were made early morning 7:00 am to 10:00 am and evening 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Bird species were recorded in the field area through direct sighting and listening voice. During the present study total 56 species of birds were identified belonging to 28 families and 13 orders. Among the total species 92% species were residential rest of all were residential migratory and according to IUCN threatened site all the species recorded from study area were least concern. During study period Passeriformes family was more dominant in all season, indicated that these species of family have high tolerance to fluctuating season and human anthropogenic activity in this area. Composition and species richness of bird community are influenced by abiotic factors and biotic factors.