Status, Distribution, and Diversity of Birds in Mining Environment of Kachchh, Gujarat
Joint Authors
Roy Mahato, Arun Kumar
Kumar, V. Vijay
Gajera, Nikunj B.
Source
International Journal of Biodiversity
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-04-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Biology
Abstract EN
Opencast mining is one of the major reasons for the destruction of natural habitats for many wildlife including birds.
The Kachchh region belongs to the arid part of India and is one of the rich areas of mineral resources in the country.
In the recent time and after the 2001 earthquake, mining and other developmental activities are increased, and as a result, the natural habitats of birds are disturbed and fragmented.
So, this study was conducted to assess the impact of mining and associated activities on the diversity and distribution of birds.
Birds were studied by surveying 180 transects along 9 zones around three selected major mines, and each zone is made in every 2 km radius from the mine.
Based on the record, it was found that the density and diversity of birds are highest in zone 5 and lowest in zone 1 and zone 2, respectively.
The result indicates that the diversity and abundance of birds were less in zones which are located close to the mines in comparison to the zones far from the mines.
In conclusion, mining and its associated activities have some impacts on the diversity and distribution of birds in Kachchh region in India.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gajera, Nikunj B.& Roy Mahato, Arun Kumar& Kumar, V. Vijay. 2013. Status, Distribution, and Diversity of Birds in Mining Environment of Kachchh, Gujarat. International Journal of Biodiversity،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gajera, Nikunj B.…[et al.]. Status, Distribution, and Diversity of Birds in Mining Environment of Kachchh, Gujarat. International Journal of Biodiversity No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Gajera, Nikunj B.& Roy Mahato, Arun Kumar& Kumar, V. Vijay. Status, Distribution, and Diversity of Birds in Mining Environment of Kachchh, Gujarat. International Journal of Biodiversity. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-474151
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-474151