AVIAN DIVERSITY OF MAIHAR DISTRICT OF REWA, MADHYA PRADESH

During the study one hundred twenty three species of birds were recorded in Maihar district of Madhya Pradesh, India. A large number of bird species were recorded in the diverse habitats of the Maihar and surrounding areas due to the diverse feeding, nesting forest area. The bird species belonged to 19 orders and the order Passeriformes are more dominant. As temperatures increase, birds tend to migrate to other places. This study shows that undisturbed habitats had greater prosperity and diversity than habitats altered by humans. To protect bird diversity and maintain the ecology of the area, problems must be brought to the notice of management so that they can take immediate action. There is a need for more understanding and documentation of the area.

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