A CHECKLIST OF AVIAN DIVERSITY OF HANUMANGARH

Birds often constitute the most diverse and attractive fauna of any region.They have very specific habitat and behaviour making them the most suitable indicator of habitat condition in an area.Hanumangarh in Rajasthan has a rich population of both resident and migrant avian species. A total of 60 species were sighted during the survey. Out of these 43 were resident species and 17 were migratory birds. Bird sightings were more in areas which had ample water, trees and greenery.Great Indian Bustard (state bird of Rajasthan) and Vulture could not be spotted in this survey.Serious efforts for conservation of these birds are required.