Knowledge of the activity patterns and budget provide insight into how animal adapt to environment through behavioural modification. Time Indian giant flying squirrel (Petaturista philippensis) was studied in tropical deciduous forests Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajasthan, India, from March 2009 February 2010. The study revealed that species exhibited a bimodal pattern with first peak early-night, while second lower occurred during late-night. Annual mostly devoted resting (45.85 %)...

It has been considered that the coexistence of similar species is facilitated by differentiation in their foraging habits. We sought to test this hypothesis evaluating behavior and factors influencing success three coexisting ibis – Black-headed ( Threskiornis melanocephalus), Red-naped Pseudibis papillosa), Glossy Plegadis falcinellus) semi-arid landscape western India from January 2020 April 2022. Overall, parameters were among species, except for inter-individual (P < 0.05) number...

Understanding the diversity and structure of bird communities is essential to delineate importance regional or local landscapes for avian conservation. Birds are very sensitive environmental changes used as a "bioindicator." The study was carried out explore status avifauna in Todgarh-Raoli Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajasthan, India, from January 2013 December 2013. line transect method cover most area. A total 142 species birds belonging 45 families 18 orders were recorded. Muscicapidae dominant...

The roosting ecology of most waterbird species is poorly known and even less from southern Asia, where many inhabit human-modified areas. Roosting the Black-headed Ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus) was studied in urban rural settings Rajasthan, India. Analyses focused on assessing whether site characteristics varied between nest sites, roost paired sites (i.e., a near roosts but without Ibis). Additionally, hypothesis that factors affecting numbers at would be similar tested. Tree (canopy...

Abstract Human–carnivore interactions are on the rise globally, and often take form of damage to property livelihoods, human injuries or fatalities, retaliatory killing carnivores. Potential conflict situations rarely recognized early, circumstances complicated by mismatches between people's perceptions reality. Following media reports sloth bear Melursus ursinus attacks people, we evaluated situation in a tourism-dominated town southern Rajasthan, India. Using spatially explicit survey...

The black-headed ibis Threskiornis melanocephalus is a medium sized (65–75 cm long) wading, nomadic Ciconiiform waterbird, gregariously frequenting shallow habitats. It wide-ranging species distributed across the Asian continent and categorized as "Near Threatened" by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) because decreasing population status from last few decades. present work describes current status, habitat preference in response to seasonal variation, nesting...

The feeding habits of Indian giant flying squirrels (Petaurista philippensis Elliot 1839) were studied in the Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajasthan, India, from March 2009 to February 2010. Feeding by was arboreal and consisted entirely plant materials. Based on 5,071 records, 20 species belonging 13 families used. Madhuca longifolia most eaten (31.85% annual diet) followed Terminalia bellirica (17.11 %), tomentosa (9.52%) Diospyros melanoxylon (8.09%). consumed food part pith (78.06%) with...

Abstract Small tropical and sub-tropical cities frequently retain considerable diverse green spaces. Such can house bird assemblages but these species face conditions varying both spatially (habitats human activity spread out unequally) temporally (influx of migratory birds, seasonally weather). How do urban birds cope with such conditions? More specifically, vary from resident ones in their requirements, how deal variations To address questions, we used an ordination technique, the Outlying...

Feeding ecology of sloth bears was studied in semi-evergreen forests Mount Abu wildlife sanctuary, western India from May 2014 to April 2015. We examined 192 scats (70 summer, 49 monsoon, 73 winter) for frequency occurrence, percentage dry weight and importance value index food items. Four insect orders (Hymenoptera, Isoptera, Coleoptera, Hemiptera) 47 plants were identified the diet. No significant seasonal difference (p = 0.11) occurrence overall diet observed, but plant parts number...

Vultures belong to the important scavenger group of birds. The population which is fast declining. They have gained lot attention bird watchers during past few years. Present reporting in first record Cinereous Vulture Aegypius monachus from Ubeshwar, a pilgrim place near Udaipur City south Rajasthan.

The calling behaviour of Petaurista philippensis was studied from March 2009 to February 2010, in the tropical deciduous forests Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajasthan, India. Surveys were conducted dusk or 1900 hr 0600 hr. A total 268 call bouts recorded. Call frequency highest 2009. most vocal periods midnight and early night, just before entering into nest cavities. Annual, seasonal daily frequencies insignificant ( P > 0.05) between male female. 5-10 min bout category contained account...