- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Date Palm Research Studies
- Spider Taxonomy and Behavior Studies
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Patna University
2023-2024
Abstract We compared the bird diversity of a managed (Rajdhani Jalashay) and an unmanaged wetland (Mustafapur) in Patna, Bihar, India. recorded species by using point counts fixed-route monitoring. At Rajdhani Jalashay, total 73 were recorded, which 15 winter visitors. Two Near-threatened category: Ferruginous Duck (Aythya nyroca) Alexandrine Parakeet (Psittacula eupatria) , while others least concern. Mustafapur wetland, 67 with 11 as Simpson’s index was 0.78 at 0.81 wetland. The number...
The Baikal teal (Anas Formosa) is a migratory duck that breeds in eastern Siberia and China winters South Southeast Asia. species has been recorded India, but its distributional records are scarce. In this paper, we report new record of Rajdhani Jalashay, Patna, Bihar, India. presence only single male for some days indicated it might have deviated from usual migration path.
There are records of hammerhead flatworms from many parts India, but no information Bihar. The hammer-headed worm was first recorded in the campus Patna Science College August 2022. Hammer-headed worms (Bipalium spp.) known for their unique appearance and behavior, which make them fascinating to researchers nature enthusiasts alike. These have a distinct hammer-shaped head, contains two eyes sensory organs that help detect prey. authors noted spread exotic land planarians region is likely...
This paper presents data of the survey conducted during November 2021 to January 2022 document avian diversity along 40 km stretch Ganges River bank from Danapur (25.638782°N, 85.038070°E) Fatuha (25.512728°N, 85.304202°E) in Patna, Bihar, India. One hundred and thirty-four (134) species belonging 49 families 19 orders birds were recorded. A new distribution record Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) was documented. Other notable included Alexandrine parakeet (Psittacula eupatria), Painted...