Preferential Plant Material Used for Nest Construction by Pelecanus philippensis and Mycteria leucocephala at Telineelapuram Pelicanry

R Sravan kumar , Dr. V. Vasudeva Rao , Dr. Ch. Sasikala , Dr. V. Nagulu

Mycteria leucocephala, nest building, nesting material, Pelecanus philippensis, plant species

The present work emphasizes bird nesting ecology pattern with available vegetation surrounding their habitat. A detailed study has been carried out from 2009-2015 at Telineelapuram recognized as Important bird area (IBA-IN-229). The study was carried out for two near threatened birds such as Grey Pelican (or) Spot-billed Pelican (Pelecanus philippensis) and Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala). In this study, plant parts of 28 species of trees, shrubs and grasses were recorded for being utilized while nest building; Grey Pelican were observed to collect 18 plant species and Painted Storks from 20 different plant species. Close observations at the nests revealed variations in the plant species composition, the type of material collected (twig, leaf, inflorescence) from each other. The nests of these two species were identified with variations in size, nesting pattern, and nesting locations.

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"Preferential Plant Material Used for Nest Construction by Pelecanus philippensis and Mycteria leucocephala at Telineelapuram Pelicanry", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 9, page no.1234 - 1243, September-2023, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2309176.pdf

Volume 8 Issue 9, September-2023

Pages : 1234 - 1243

Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_208792

Published Paper Id: IJSDR2309176

Downloads: 000347046

Research Area: Biological Science

Country: Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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