The diversity of mangrove-associated avian fauna of Korapuzha estuary, Kerala, India
Abstract
The present study documented 79 bird species in the Korapuzha mangroves, comprising 57 genera, 30 families, and 12 orders.Passeriformes (29.1%) and Charadriiformes (26.5%) were the dominant orders.Most species (65%) were local residents, with 30.9% being migratory.The Little Cormorant was the most frequently observed species.Four of the species are considered threatened, and about 94% are categorised as least concern.Several species are listed under Schedules I and V of the Indian Wildlife Act, indicating the region's conservation importance.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Avian ecology and behavior
Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
Species Distribution and Climate Change
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Current Science
- Volume
- 130
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 325–334
- Publication date
- 25 February 2026
- Language
- EN