Winter population of raptor species in the Vellalore dump yard of Coimbatore City, India
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https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.9118.16.11.26167-26171Keywords:
Abundance, Accipitriformes, city wastes, congregations, conservation raptors, habitat, migratory, scavenger, southern India, threatsAbstract
A study from December 2020 to March 2021 in the Vellalore dump yard, Coimbatore City in southern India recorded 34 bird species, including seven raptors. Notably, two vulnerable species of winter migrant raptors, the Greater Spotted Eagle Aquila clanga, and the Tawny Eagle Aquila rapax were the most frequently observed. The presence of cow carcasses, poultry, and fish waste in the dump yard attracted scavenger birds, particularly raptors. The study utilized the systematic vantage point method to gather data and aims to establish a baseline understanding of the winter raptor population and other bird species in the garbage dump yard. This research serves as a foundation for long-term monitoring and conservation efforts.
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