AVIAN AND PLANT DIVERSITY AND THEIR INTER-RELATIONSHIP FROM TULJARAM CHATURCHAND COLLEGE CAMPUS, BARAMATI, DISTRICT PUNE (M.S.) INDIA

The Plant and bird diversity composition of Tuljaram Chaturchand College Campus was investigated to ascertain the ecological status. The study identified 740 plants. The plant species composition was dominated by major trees having 545 plants, followed by 178 shrubs, 12 herbs and 05 other grasses with parasitic plants. In relation with different plant species, the campus was found to attract 24 bird species. Asian Koel, Crows, Sparrows, Rock Pigeon, Red vented bulbul, Spotted owlet, Green bee eater, Sun birds, Drongo, etc. they were dominantly found throughout the year. The college campus is very beautiful because of attraction of various birds and plants.