Assessment of Avian Diversity and Species Richness in Gorewada Lake, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Assessment of Avian Diversity and Species Richness in Gorewada Lake, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India 150 150 aces

Assessment of Avian Diversity and Species Richness in
Gorewada Lake, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Dhammadip Wasudeo Sahare
Assistant Professor, Department Of Zoology,
Bhiwapur Mahavidyalaya, Bhiwapur (M.S.), India
Bhiwapur Mahavidyalaya, Bhiwapur.

Published in 31 Dec 2025
Abstract

Gorewada Lake, situated in the north-western part of Nagpur city in the Indian state of Maharashtra, is a significant fresh water ecosystem that lies amidst a forest area as well as the city. The aim of the current study was to identify the bird diversity and richness present in Gorewada Lake. This was accomplished under the current research work that was carried out for a period of fourteen months ranging from October 2024 to November 2025. Birds were recorded in the morning and evening time slots by making use of binoculars and digital cameras. A total of 14
bird species that belong to 11 families and 9 orders were obtained. The current bird assemblage includes resident as well as local migratory birds that are found to be associated with water bodies as well as land. The findings from the current research work emphasize the significance of Gorewada Lake as a suitable place to dwell and highlight the importance associated with conserving the fresh water ecosystem.