Diversity and Distribution of Resident Avian Fauna of North-Eastern Region of Quetta District, Balochistan

Authors

  • Noor Ahmad Department of Zoology, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan Author
  • Saeed Ahmed Essote Department of Zoology, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan Author
  • Muhammad Kamran Taj Center for Advanced Studies in Vaccinology and Biotechnology, (CASVAB), UoB, Quetta Author
  • Shahab Ud Din Kakar Department of Zoology, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan Author
  • Muhammed Aslam Department of Zoology, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan Author
  • Asad Ullah Department of Zoology, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan Author
  • Shakil Ahmad Department of Zoology, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan Author
  • Mansoor Ahmed Veterinary Research Institute, Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31580/pjmls.v6i2.2331

Keywords:

Avian, Birds, Quetta, Resident, Species

Abstract

The current study was conducted in the North-Eastern region (Takatu, Murdar and Zarghoon Mountain ranges with associated plain areas including residential areas) of the Quetta district of Balochistan. During the present study, a sum of 30 resident avian species (18 passerine and 12 non-passerine) belonging to 18 families and 24 genera were recorded. Among the total 30 resident species 28 were found in wild habitats, 11 in human residents of the central city area and 9 inhabiting both wildlife and residential areas. Anthropogenic activities such as Construction/ developmental activities like industrialization zone in/near Takatu region, pollution, Deforestation, Habitat degradation and Disturbance including Fragmentation and Mining, local increase in population/ human population pressure, immigration to the surrounding areas of the city (in or near wildlife habitats) are potential threats which affect wildlife including avifauna of the region. To support and conserve the resident avifauna, it is recommended to plant all-season varieties of flowering plants, and fruiting trees, to provide artificial nests and facilitate existing nesting sites for avifaunal species. This study also recommends the implementation of conservation plans and community-based conservation initiatives.

Author Biographies

  • Noor Ahmad, Department of Zoology, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
    The current study was conducted in Quetta district particularly the North-Eastern region (Takatu, Murdar, and Zarghoon Mountain ranges with associated plain areas including residential area) of the Quetta district of Balochistan. During the present study, a sum of 30 resident avian species (18 passerine and 12 non-passerine) belonging to 18 families and 24 genera were recorded. Among the total 30 resident species 28 were found in wild habitats, 11 in human residents of the main city area, and 9 inhabiting both wildlife and residential areas. Anthropogenic activities such as Construction/ developmental activities like industrialization zone in/near Takatu region, pollution, Deforestation, Habitat degradation and Disturbance including Fragmentation and Mining, local increase in population/ human population pressure, immigration to the surrounding areas of the city (in or near wildlife habitats) are potential threats which affect wildlife including avifauna of the region.
  • Saeed Ahmed Essote, Department of Zoology, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
    The current study was conducted in Quetta district particularly the North-Eastern region (Takatu, Murdar, and Zarghoon Mountain ranges with associated plain areas including residential area) of the Quetta district of Balochistan. During the present study, a sum of 30 resident avian species (18 passerine and 12 non-passerine) belonging to 18 families and 24 genera were recorded. Among the total 30 resident species 28 were found in wild habitats, 11 in human residents of the main city area, and 9 inhabiting both wildlife and residential areas. Anthropogenic activities such as Construction/ developmental activities like industrialization zone in/near Takatu region, pollution, Deforestation, Habitat degradation and Disturbance including Fragmentation and Mining, local increase in population/ human population pressure, immigration to the surrounding areas of the city (in or near wildlife habitats) are potential threats which affect wildlife including avifauna of the region.
  • Muhammad Kamran Taj, Center for Advanced Studies in Vaccinology and Biotechnology, (CASVAB), UoB, Quetta
    The current study was conducted in Quetta district particularly the North-Eastern region (Takatu, Murdar, and Zarghoon Mountain ranges with associated plain areas including residential area) of the Quetta district of Balochistan. During the present study, a sum of 30 resident avian species (18 passerine and 12 non-passerine) belonging to 18 families and 24 genera were recorded. Among the total 30 resident species 28 were found in wild habitats, 11 in human residents of the main city area, and 9 inhabiting both wildlife and residential areas. Anthropogenic activities such as Construction/ developmental activities like industrialization zone in/near Takatu region, pollution, Deforestation, Habitat degradation and Disturbance including Fragmentation and Mining, local increase in population/ human population pressure, immigration to the surrounding areas of the city (in or near wildlife habitats) are potential threats which affect wildlife including avifauna of the region.
  • Shahab Ud Din Kakar, Department of Zoology, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
    The current study was conducted in the North-Eastern region (Takatu, Murdar and Zarghoon Mountain ranges with associated plain areas including residential areas) of the Quetta district of Balochistan. During the present study, a sum of 30 resident avian species (18 passerine and 12 non-passerine) belonging to 18 families and 24 genera were recorded. Among the total 30 resident species 28 were found in wild habitats, 11 in human residents of the central city area and 9 inhabiting both wildlife and residential areas. Anthropogenic activities such as Construction/ developmental activities like industrialization zone in/near Takatu region, pollution, Deforestation, Habitat degradation and Disturbance including Fragmentation and Mining, local increase in population/ human population pressure, immigration to the surrounding areas of the city (in or near wildlife habitats) are potential threats which affect wildlife including avifauna of the region. To support and conserve the resident avifauna, it is recommended to plant all-season varieties of flowering plants, and fruiting trees, to provide artificial nests and facilitate existing nesting sites for avifaunal species. This study also recommends the implementation of conservation plans and community-based conservation initiatives.
  • Muhammed Aslam, Department of Zoology, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
    The current study was conducted in Quetta district particularly the North-Eastern region (Takatu, Murdar, and Zarghoon Mountain ranges with associated plain areas including residential area) of the Quetta district of Balochistan. During the present study, a sum of 30 resident avian species (18 passerine and 12 non-passerine) belonging to 18 families and 24 genera were recorded. Among the total 30 resident species 28 were found in wild habitats, 11 in human residents of the main city area, and 9 inhabiting both wildlife and residential areas. Anthropogenic activities such as Construction/ developmental activities like industrialization zone in/near Takatu region, pollution, Deforestation, Habitat degradation and Disturbance including Fragmentation and Mining, local increase in population/ human population pressure, immigration to the surrounding areas of the city (in or near wildlife habitats) are potential threats which affect wildlife including avifauna of the region.
  • Asad Ullah, Department of Zoology, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
    The current study was conducted in Quetta district particularly the North-Eastern region (Takatu, Murdar, and Zarghoon Mountain ranges with associated plain areas including residential area) of the Quetta district of Balochistan. During the present study, a sum of 30 resident avian species (18 passerine and 12 non-passerine) belonging to 18 families and 24 genera were recorded. Among the total 30 resident species 28 were found in wild habitats, 11 in human residents of the main city area, and 9 inhabiting both wildlife and residential areas. Anthropogenic activities such as Construction/ developmental activities like industrialization zone in/near Takatu region, pollution, Deforestation, Habitat degradation and Disturbance including Fragmentation and Mining, local increase in population/ human population pressure, immigration to the surrounding areas of the city (in or near wildlife habitats) are potential threats which affect wildlife including avifauna of the region.
  • Shakil Ahmad, Department of Zoology, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
    The current study was conducted in the North-Eastern region (Takatu, Murdar and Zarghoon Mountain ranges with associated plain areas including residential areas) of the Quetta district of Balochistan. During the present study, a sum of 30 resident avian species (18 passerine and 12 non-passerine) belonging to 18 families and 24 genera were recorded. Among the total 30 resident species 28 were found in wild habitats, 11 in human residents of the central city area and 9 inhabiting both wildlife and residential areas. Anthropogenic activities such as Construction/ developmental activities like industrialization zone in/near Takatu region, pollution, Deforestation, Habitat degradation and Disturbance including Fragmentation and Mining, local increase in population/ human population pressure, immigration to the surrounding areas of the city (in or near wildlife habitats) are potential threats which affect wildlife including avifauna of the region. To support and conserve the resident avifauna, it is recommended to plant all-season varieties of flowering plants, and fruiting trees, to provide artificial nests and facilitate existing nesting sites for avifaunal species. This study also recommends the implementation of conservation plans and community-based conservation initiatives.
  • Mansoor Ahmed, Veterinary Research Institute, Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan
    The current study was conducted in Quetta district particularly the North-Eastern region (Takatu, Murdar, and Zarghoon Mountain ranges with associated plain areas including residential area) of the Quetta district of Balochistan. During the present study, a sum of 30 resident avian species (18 passerine and 12 non-passerine) belonging to 18 families and 24 genera were recorded. Among the total 30 resident species 28 were found in wild habitats, 11 in human residents of the main city area, and 9 inhabiting both wildlife and residential areas. Anthropogenic activities such as Construction/ developmental activities like industrialization zone in/near Takatu region, pollution, Deforestation, Habitat degradation and Disturbance including Fragmentation and Mining, local increase in population/ human population pressure, immigration to the surrounding areas of the city (in or near wildlife habitats) are potential threats which affect wildlife including avifauna of the region.

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Diversity and Distribution of Resident Avian Fauna of North-Eastern Region of Quetta District, Balochistan. (2023). Pak-Euro Journal of Medical and Life Sciences, 6(2), 133-144. https://doi.org/10.31580/pjmls.v6i2.2331

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