Diversity, Species Richness, and Community Composition of Wetland Birds in the Lowlands of Western Nepal.

ABSTRACT: Wetlands serve as crucial habitats for diverse bird species, playing a vital role in maintaining the ecosystem. Geographical location, climate, hydrology, and vegetation composition of wetlands determine the diversity of birds. This study investigated species richness, seasonal diversity, and composition of wetland birds in three prominent water bodies of western Nepal, namely Ghodaghodi, Rani, and Jokhar lakes, from 2021 to 2022 in summer and winter using the point count method. We observed 59 wetland bird species across three wetlands, where both the richness and diversity were significantly higher in the winter. Paired t-tests revealed significant seasonal differences (p < 0.001) in diversity, species richness, and abundance at both Ghodaghodi and Rani lakes. The highest species

SUBMITTER: Pant SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11650748 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature