Seasonal Population Fluctuations in Some Non-Passeriformes at Marala Head, Pakistan
Journal: Journal of Bioresource Management (JBM) (Vol.7, No. 1)Publication Date: 2020-03-31
Authors : Zahid Bhatti Asad Ghufran; Fakhra Nazir;
Page : 53-56
Keywords : Hoopoe; Lapwing; Spotted Owlet; Osprey; Indian Roller; Indian Nightjar;
Abstract
Point count method was used to determine the relative abundance of non-passerine species at Marala wetlands (District Sialkot, Pakistan) during different calendar months between October, 2000 and September, 2001. Six species (Hoopoe, Lapwing, Spotted Owlet, Osprey, Indian Roller and Indian Nightjar) were recorded. Osprey and Spotted Owlet appearing in smaller numbers and Red Wattled Lapwing as a dominant resident. All the species were resident with some variation in population sizes during different seasons, though Osprey was a winter visitor.
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