Avifaunal Diversity of Ajmer Aravallis
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS) - Year 2016, Vol 11, Issue 1
Abstract
Ajmer is located in the center of Rajasthan (INDIA) between 25 0 38 “ and 26 0 58 “ north Latitude and 73 0 54 “ and 75 0 22” east longitude covering a geographical area of about 8481sq km hemmed in all sides by Aravalli hills . About 7 miles from the city is Pushkar lake created by the touch of lord Brahma. The Dargah of khawaja Moinuddin chisti is holiest shrine next to Mecca in the world. The temperature varies from 6 0 C in winters and above 45 0 C in summers.the annual rainfall is 529mm. Around 5.56% of total area available for land utilization is covered under forest. Anasagar lake is situated in the center of city. It is a perennial lake. It harbors several kinds of birds.Grasslands, fields , herbs, shrubs and trees are located in the area that also provide food and shelter to the birds. Total 47 species belonging to 7 orders were recorded. Passeriformes is dominant order of birds. But future of this avifauna is in danger due to mining and urbanization.
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Dr Rashmi Sharma
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