Study on Effect of Urbanization on Biodiversity of Major Avian Fauna of Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Author : Dr. Shalini Gupta
Abstract :
Urbanisation has transformed natural habitats affecting avian populations worldwide. Present studies focus on the ecological consequences of urbanisation on bird communities which include changes in diversity, abundance, behaviour. Developmental programmes which include various projects of urban architectural reform hamper avian population by cutting of trees and plants where birds feed and breed, and water bodies which were converted to either amusement parks or sites for the construction of buildings. Technological-driven hoardings, mobile towers, skyscraper buildings, transport medium by road or rail, small and large scale industries and others also cause negative impacts on residential and migratory birds. Pollution which is a secondary result of the above also harms avian fauna. Conservation strategies which impact urbanisation's impacts on avian fauna were also studied.
Keywords :
Urbanisation, avian fauna, birds-common name & family, pollution.
