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dc.contributor.authorLalthanzara, H-
dc.date.accessioned2024-06-20T08:50:38Z-
dc.date.available2024-06-20T08:50:38Z-
dc.date.issued2021-02-15-
dc.identifier.urihttp://pucir.inflibnet.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/902-
dc.description.abstractAquatic avifauna are an important bio-indicator of an ecosystem changes. Mizoram, one of the north-eastern states of India, lies in one of the richest biodiversity hotspots of the world. Along its water bodies, it is home to several species of resident birds, and is also a temporary home for migrating birds in different seasons. These resident and migratory avifauna form an important component of most wetland ecosystems, as they are vital components of the food webs. While only the Tamdil and Palak Lake are recognized as wetlands, there are several rivers and smaller water bodies around which aquatic avifauna exist. However, official records comprise of about 14 species of waterbirds belonging to 6 orders and 8 families. Of these, Anatidae, Charadriidae, Scolopacidae, Anhingidae, and Podicipedidae are represented by one species each, while the Ardeidae are represented by four species. Among the 14 species reported so far, two species of the Order Pelicaniformes, namely Anhinga melanogaster (Family Anhingidae) and Ardea insignis (Family Ardeidae) are highly endangered. However, detailed studies are wanting and, while there are sporadic reports of sightings on social media, there is a need for a more comprehensive study of the diversity and seasonal variations of aquatic avifauna around the different water bodies of the state of Mizoram.en_US
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.subjectMizoram, avifauna, diversity, waterbirds, wetlands, lakes, rivers.en_US
dc.titleA review of the diversity of aquatic avifauna in Mizoram, Indiaen_US
dc.typeOtheren_US
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