Kongunadu Research Journal
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2021): vol 8, Iss 1, Year 2021
Articles

Checklist of bird species in dharmadam estuary in kannur district of kerala

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  • Santhwana A,
  • Venkitachalam R,
  • Sridhu Prakash
Santhwana A
Department of Zoology, Govt. Brennen College, Dharmadam, Thalassery, Kerala-670106, India
Venkitachalam R
Department of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Sridhu Prakash
Department of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26524/krj.2021.2
Published June 4, 2021
Keywords
  • Birds, Dharmadam estuary, Kannur, Migratory
How to Cite
A, S., R, V., & Prakash, S. (2021). Checklist of bird species in dharmadam estuary in kannur district of kerala. Kongunadu Research Journal, 8(1), 5-7. https://doi.org/10.26524/krj.2021.2

Abstract

A total of 20 bird species belongs to 7 orders and 11 families were recorded in Dharmadam estuary in Kannur district. The record of migratory bird Eurasian Curlew and two species near threatened birds within a short period of study and this record indicate that Dharmadam estuary may be attracting more number of migratory bird species. A long-term study is needed to understand the seasonal variation of the bird species in Dharmadam estuary in Kannur district.

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