Assessment of Avian Diversity in Bhosari, Haveli Taluka, Pune District, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

Avian diversity plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and environmental sustainability by providing key ecosystem services such as biological pest control, seed dispersal, nutrient cycling, and aesthetic enrichment. Birds also serve as effective bioindicators for assessing habitat quality and environmental health. The present study aims to document and analyze the diversity of common bird species in the regions of Bhosari, Pimpri, and surrounding areas of Pune District, Maharashtra, India. Bhosari, located within the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, approximately 20 km north of Pune city center, was selected as the primary study site. Field observations were conducted over a period of post rainy season to record the avifaunal diversity. A total of 55 bird species belonging to 30 families were identified with the help of walking survey method. The dominant families in the study area are Accipitridae, Muscicapinae, followed by Ardeidae and Rallidae. The findings reveal avian abundance and diversity in the study area. There is need for additional survey to be carried out in that region to obtain more comprehensive data.