Journal of Biodiversity Management & Forestry: Effects of Urbanization in Birds Diversity: A Case of Doon Valley

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Birds in any ecosystem function as an indicator towards existence of any foreign element. The present study focuses on the avifaunal diversity at several site of Dehradun area in Uttarakhand, India.

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Effects of Urbanization in Birds
Diversity: A Case of Doon Valley
Saklani A*, Naithani S and Saini KS
Abstract
Birds in any ecosystem function as an indicator towards existence
of any foreign element. The present study focuses on the avifaunal
diversity at several site of Dehradun area in Uttarakhand, India. The
results indicated here is a part of larger study which aimed to nd
the existence of different birds over a long time frame, was carried
out in the six months from November 2017 to late May 2018 . The
study was an extension of recorded species by authors during their
study time. The bird’s species are recorded from various locations
within the Dehradun city from areas such as Kedarpuram, Mobewala,
Shastradhara, Malsi Rajpur, Thano Raipur, Clock Tower Dehradun,
Dhrampur Chowk Dehradun, and Prince Chowk Dehradun. It can
be observed from the present study that farther we go from the
densely populated urban establishment, the probability of viewing
birds’ increases and decreases as we come closer to the densely
populated urban establishment.
Keywords
Urbanization; Species; Diversity; Doon valley; Effects
*Corresponding author: Arjun Saklani, School of Environment and Natural
Resources, Doon University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, Tel: 8218695589;
E-mail: arjunsaklani1994@gmail.com
Received: July 06, 2018 Accepted: July 18, 2018 Published:
Materials and Methods
Study area
Doon Valley is a famous place located between 29055’N-300 30’N
and 780 35’ east to 780 24’ east [7]. It is located at the height of 2300
m from the sea level. The habitats include human habitations,
agricultural lands, gardens, open grassy hilly slopes, bushes, scrubs
and hilly streams etc. The sites of study area varying in altitude
from about 300-2300 meters were selected for observations of birds
(Figure 1).
ese sites of observations were Kedrapurm, Mobewala,
Shastradhara, Malsi Rajpur, ano Raipur, Clock Tower, Dhrampur
Chowk Dehradun, and Prince Chowk Dehradun. e temperature
varies from 10°C in winter (December-February) to 38°C in the
summer months (April-July). e rainfall pattern in the study area
is monsoon dependent. Dehradun receives the maximum rainfall
between July and September.
Methodology and analysis
e survey was carried out during Nov 2017 to late May of 2018
on the basis of weekly visits made to dierent sites of study area. e
road, path and trail of each site were travelled on foot with slow pace
and stoppage at intervals of 20-50 m for few minutes to see birds on
both sides of the way. Each site was surveyed in the surrounding of
approximately of dierent kinds of habitats. Dierent sites were
visited for number of times several birds’ checklists were repeatedly
made and these were compared with each other to evaluate the relative
abundance of each species. e observation were done in morning
hours starting from (7.00-11.00 am) to evening (4.30-6.00 pm) in the
winters and (5.30-7.00 am) to evening (5.30-7.00 pm) during summers.
e relative abundance of a species was evaluated on the basis of either
frequency of sighting or total number of birds seen or both during
any visit. Knowledge of the avifauna of Doon Valley is based only on
checklists [8-11], and the available information about avian species
distribution along elevations is insucient. An attempt has been made
to understand the avian species distribution pattern in Doon Valley.
Identication
e birds were observed visually with eyes or through binocular
(Nikon-10 × 25). Some interesting species were photographed with
the help of digital camera (Nikon-16 mp, 80 × zoom). e bird species
were identied with the help of standard eld guides viz. ‘A Field Guide
to the Birds of India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and
the Maldives’ and ‘Birds of the Indian Subcontinent’ [12]. Along with this
taxonomy species sequence was also followed through ‘e Howard and
Moore Complete Checklist of the Birds of the World’ (4th Edition) as
given in ‘A checklist of the birds of India’ [13,14]. Few more checklist of
dierent parts of Indian region has also been conducted [15,16].
Results and Discussion
In total, 124 species of birds were recorded in the study area. e
relative abundance of species was found as very common (27), common
(19), fairly common (27), rare (35) and very rare (16). e highest
numbers of species (35) were observed as rare and lowest number (16)
as very rare (Table 1 and Figure 2).
Introduction
Dehradun is the interim capital city of Uttarakhand, a state in
the northern part of India located in the Garhwal region. During the
days of British raj, the ocial name of town was Dehra. e city was
founded in 1676 by Guru Ram Rai with the area of 300 km (100 sq mi)
and elevation of 637 m (2,090 ). Dehradun is in the Doon valley on the
foothills of the Himalayas nestled between the rivers Ganga on the river
Yamuna on the west. e city is famous for its pictures que landscape
and slightly milder climatic providing charismatic weather conditions.
Due to its geography and topographical features its ora and fauna is
rare from dierent area. e total wetland area in the district is 10432 ha,
the most dominate wetland type in the district is river/stream occupying
around 97.83%. ere are 104 small wetland (<2.25 ha); identied
and as point features. Qualitative turbidity analysis of the open water
showed that low and moderate turbidity. Presently the Dehradun is the
highly dense city of Uttarakhand which consists of population around
more than 15 lakhs. e city is continuously developing which leads to
the habitats destruction. In recent decades, the relationship between
species community and elevation at global level has been an important
theme in ecology. Many studies have been conducted on avian species
distribution patterns at regional level in temperate regions and in
tropical/subtropical regions [1-6]. e present study is also an attempt
to understand the relationship between urbanization and the eect on
ecosystem specially the population of species.
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Figure 1: Study area.
S. No. Name Scientic name Sighting Area
1 Alexandrine Parakeet Psittacula eupatria Fairly common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
2 Asian Barred Owlet Glaucidium cuculoides Common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
3 Asian Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis Fairly common KD, SH, MR, TR
4 Asian Pied starling Gracupica contra Very common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO, DCD, CTD, PCD
5 Asian Plain Martin Riparia chinensis Rare KD, SH, MR
6 Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica Fairly common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
7 Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike Hemipus picatus Fairly common KD, TR, MO
8 Besra Accipiter virgatus Fairly common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
9 Black Bulbul Hypsipetes leucocephalus Common KD, SH, MR, TR
10 Black Drongo Dicrurus macrocercus Very common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
11 Black Eagle Ictinaetus malaiensis Rare KD, MO
12 Black Kite Milvus migrans Very common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO, CTD, DCD, PCD
13 Black-chinned Babbler Cyanoderma pyrrhops Rare KD, TR, SH, MR
14 Black-hooded Oriole Oriolus xanthornus Rare TR, MR
15 Black-lored Tit Machlolophus xanthogenys Common KD, SH, MR, TR
16 Blue whistling thrust Myophonus caeruleus Very common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
17 Blue-bearded Bee-eater Nyctyornis athertoni Rare TR, SH
18 Blue-throated Barbet Psilopogon asiaticus Rare KD, TR
19 Brahminy Starling Sturnia pagodarum Very common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
20 Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis Very common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
21 Chestnut Thrush Turdus rubrocanus Fairly common KD, SH, MR, TR
22 Chestnut-bellied Rock-thrush Monticola ruventris Rare KD, TR, SH
23 Chestnut-headed Tesia Cettia castaneocoronata Rare KD, TR, MR
24 Common Emerald Dove Chalcophaps indica Fairly common KD, TR, SH
25 Common Hawk-cuckoo Hierococcyx varius Fairly common KD, SH, MR, TR
26 Common Iora Aegithina tiphia Rare KD, TR, SH
27 Common Kingsher Alcedo atthis Rare KD, SH
28 Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus Rare TR, MR
29 Common Myna Acridotheres tristis Very common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO, DCD, PCD, CTD
30 Common Pigeon Columba livia Very common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO, CTD, DCD, PCD
31 Coppersmith Barbet Psilopogon haemacephalus Rare TR, SH
Table 1: Name of the birds sighted in different area.

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32 Crimson Sunbird Aethopyga siparaja Very rare TR, SH, MR
33 Dark-sided Flycatcher Muscicapa sibirica Rare TR, MR, KD
34 Eurasian collared dove Streptopelia decaocto Fairly common TR, MR, KD
35 Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker Dendrocopos macei Very rare TR
36 Great Tit Parus major Very common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
37 Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis Common KD, MO, SH
38 Greater Racquet-tailed Drongo Dicrurus paradiseus Rare KD, TR
39 Greater Yellownape woodpecker Chrysophlegma avinucha Very rare TR
40 Green Barbet Cryptolybia olivacea Common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
41 Greenish Warbler Phylloscopus trochiloides Fairly common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
42 Grey Bushchat Saxicola ferreus Fairly common KD, SH, MR, TR
43 Grey Treepie Dendrocitta formosae Common TR, SH, MR
44 Grey-capped Pygmy Woodpecker Picoides canicapillus Rare TR, KD
45 Grey-hooded Warbler Phylloscopus xanthoschistos Fairly common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
46 Grey-sided Bush-warbler Cettia brunnifrons Fairly common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
47 Grey-winged Blackbird Turdus boulboul Fairly common KD, SH, MR, TR
48 Hair-crested Drongo Dicrurus hottentottus Common KD, TR, MR
49 Himalayan Bulbul, Pycnonotus leucogenys Very common KD, SH,MR, TR, MO, DCD, PCD, CTD
50 Himalayan Buzzard Buteo refectus Common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
51 Himalayan Rubythroat Calliope pectoralis Fairly common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
52 Himalayan swiftlet Aerodramus brevirostris Common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
53 House crow Corvus splendens Very common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO, DCD, PCD, CTD
54 House Sparrow Passer domesticus Very common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO, CTD, DCD, PCD
55 Hume's Leaf-warbler Phylloscopus humei Rare TR, SH
56 Indian Grey-Hornbill Ocyceros birostris Very common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO, PCD, DCD
57 Indian Peafowl Pavo cristatus Very rare KD, MO, TR
58 Indian Pond heron Bubulcus ibis Very rare KD, MO
59 Indian Roller Coracias benghalensis Very rare KD
60 Jungle Babbler Turdoides striata Very common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
61 Jungle crow Corvus macrorhynchos Very common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO, DCD, PCD, CTD
62 Jungle Myna Acridotheres fuscus Common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
63 jungle owlet Glaucidium radiatum Common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
64 Laughing Dove Spilopelia senegalensis Fairly common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
65 Lemon-rumped Leaf-warbler Phylloscopus chloronotus Rare TR, MR
66 Lesser Whitethroat Sylvia curruca Rare KD, SH, TR, MO
67 Little Pied Flycatcher Ficedula westermanni Rare TR, SH, MR
68 Long tailed shrike Lanius schach Very common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO, DCD
69 Maroon Oriole Oriolus traillii Very rare TR
70 Oriental Magpie-robin Copsychus saularis Very common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
71 Oriental Turtle Dove Streptopelia orientalis Very common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO, DCD
72 Oriental White-eye Zosterops palpebrosus Very common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO, DCD, PCD
73 Pale-billed Flowerpecker Dicaeum erythrorhynchos Rare TR, MR
74 Pied Bushchat Saxicola caprata Common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
75 Plum-headed Parakeet Psittacula cyanocephala Rare KD, MR, TR
76 Puff-throated Babbler Pellorneum ruceps Fairly common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
77 Purple Sunbird Cinnyris asiaticus Very common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
78 Red junglefowl Gallus gallus Fairly common TR, SH, MR
79 Red Wattled Lawping Vanellus indicus Very common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
80 Red-billed Blue Magpie Urocissa erythroryncha Common TR, SH, MR
81 Red-billed Leiothrix Leiothrix lutea Fairly common TR, MR, KD
82 Red-rumped Swallow Cecropis daurica Fairly common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
83 Red-vented Bulbul Pycnonotus cafer Very common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO, DCD, PCD, CTD
84 Richard's Pipit Anthus richardi Common KD, TR, MO, SH
85 Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri Very common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO, CTD, DCD, PCD
86 Rosy Minivet Pericrocotus roseus Rare TR, MR
87 Rufous Treepie Dendrocitta vagabunda Very common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
88 Rufous Woodpecker Micropternus brachyurus Very rare TR, MR

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89 Rufous-bellied Niltava Niltava sundara Rare TR, MR, KD
90 Rufous-chinned Laughingthrush Garrulax rufogularis Rare TR, MR
91 Rufous-gorgeted Flycatcher Ficedula strophiata Fairly common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
92 Russet Sparrow Passer cinnamomeus Very common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
93 Rusty-cheeked Scimitar-babbler Erythrogenys erythrogenys Rare TR, SH, MR
94 Scaly-breasted Munia Lonchura punctulata Very rare KD, TR
95 Scaly-breasted Wren-babbler Pnoepyga albiventer Very rare TR, SH, MR
96 Scarlet Minivet Pericrocotus ammeus Common KD, SH, MR, TR
97 Shikra Accipiter badius Failry common KD, SH, MR, TR
98 Slaty-backed Flycatcher Ficedula erithacus Rare KD, TR
99 Small Niltava Niltava macgrigoriae Fairly common KD, SH, MR, TR
100 Speckled Piculet Picumnus innominatus Rare KD, TR, MR
101 Spotted Dove Spilopelia chinensis Very common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
102 Spotted Forktail Enicurus maculatus Very rare TR, MR
103 Steppe Eagle Aquila nipalensis Very rare KD
104 Streaked Laughingthrush Trochalopteron lineatum Common TR, MR, KD, SH
105 streak-throated swallow Petrochelidon uvicola Rare KD, TR, SH
106 Striated Prinia Prinia crinigera Common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
107 Ultramarine Flycatcher Ficedula superciliaris Rare TR, MR
108 Velvet-fronted Nuthatch Sitta frontalis Rare KD, TR
109 Verditer Flycatcher Eumyias thalassinus Fairly common KD, SH, MR, TR
110 Western Koel Eudynamys scolopaceus Rare KD, TR
111 Whistler's Warbler Phylloscopus whistleri Fairly common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
112 White thorated kingsher Halcyon smyrnensis Very common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
113 White Wagtail Motacilla alba Fairly common TR, SH, MR
114 White-breasted Waterhen Amaurornis phoenicurus Very rare KD, MO
115 White-browed Scimitar-babbler Pomatorhinus schisticeps Rare KD, TR, SH
116 White-browed Wagtail Motacilla maderaspatensis Very rare KD
117 White-capped Water-redstart Phoenicurus leucocephalus Rare TR, MR
118 White-crested Laughingthrush Garrulax leucolophus Rare TR, MR
119 White-rumped Spinetail White-rumped Spinetail Common KD, SH, MR, TR, MO
120 White-throated Fantail Rhipidura albicollis Rare KD, TR, SH,
121 Yellow-bellied Fairy-fantai Chelidorhynx hypoxanthus Fairly common KD, TR, SH
122 Yellow-bellied Prinia Prinia aviventris Very rare KD, TR
123 Yellow-breasted Greennch Chloris spinoides Common KD, TR, MO, SH
124 Yellow-breasted Greennch Chloris spinoides Very rare TR, MO
Figure 2: Relative abundance of species.
common, 17 were common, 27 were fairly common, 21 were rare and
8 were very rare.
Mobewala (MO)
Mobewala though has fair amount of forest cover but the area has
seen urbanization growth too. During our observation time we found
Kedrapurm (KD)
Kedarpuram is located on the bank of Rispana River and the
Rajaji National Park. is area has relatively lesser trac and greater
greenery. During our observation time we found 99 species altogether
in this area as indicated in Figures 3 and 4. Out of which 26 were very
Figure 3: Number of birds’ species sighted in selected area.

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Figure 4: Relative abundance of different types of species in selected area.
58 species in areas as indicated in Figures 3 and 4. Out of which 26 were
very common, 12 were common, 14 were fairly common, 2 were rare
and 4 were very rare.
Shastradhara (SH)
Shastradhara is a standout amongst the most well-known visitor
destination situated in Dehradun in Uttrakhand, India. It lies on
30.387231 latitude and 78.131606 longitude. e place has eminent
magnicence of nature where water trickles from the limestone
stalactites, making the water plentiful in sulphur and along these lines
the place is known for its sulfur springs. It has phenomenal excellence
of water falls, caves and porch cultivating on steppe by the individuals.
is place is at around 11 km from the city of Dehradun. During our
observation time we found 85 species in this area as indicated in Figures
3 and 4. Out of which 26 were very common, 19 were common, 25 were
fairly common, 14 were rare and 2 were very rare.
Malsi Rajpur (MR)
is area is similar to Shastradhara which is not densely populated
but still have fair population. is area is mainly known for the Zoo and
major part of this area has the forest cover. e Doon Valley ends here.
During our observation time we found 89 species in this area as indicated
in Figures 3 and 4. Out of which 26 were very common, 16 were common,
25 were fairly common, 18 were rare and 4 were very rare.
ano Raipur (TR)
is area is surrounded by forest and is having agricultural lands.
is area rarely found any vehicle noise and trac. ere are some
villages located in this area. During our observation time we found 114
species in this area as indicated in Figures 3 and 4. Out of which 26
were very common, 18 were common, 27 were fairly common, 32 were
rare and 11 were very rare.
Clock tower in Dehradun (CTD)
e Clock Tower in Dehradun is the most eminent point of
interest of the city. e Clock Tower has six countenances and special
hexagonal design loaning it legacy esteem. e Clock Tower is the most
stylish structure in the city. e rst name of Clock Tower was Balbir
Tower. It was worked to recognize India’s freedom. e establishment
stone was laid on July 2, 1948 by the Governor of UP, Sarojini Naidu.
e Clock Tower was nished in 1953 and was initiated by Lal Bahadur
Shastri. It has a very high density of population. During our observation
time we found 10 species in this area as indicated in Figures 3 and 4.
All the 10 species found in the area were very common. None of other
types of species were found in this area.
Dhrampur Chowk Dehradun (DCD)
Located in the center of Dehradun, this area is densely populated
with a very less amount of trees and greeneries. During our observation
time we found 14 species in this area as indicated in Figures 3 and 4.
All the 14 species found in the area were very common. None of other
types of species were found in this area.
Prince Chowk Dehradun (PCD)
Located in the center of Dehradun, this area is densely populated
with a very less amount of trees and greeneries. During our observation
time we found 12 species in this area as indicated in Figures 3 and 4.
All the 12 species found in the area were very common. None of other
types of species were found in this area.
We deliberately took two types of area. e rst type of area like
Kedrapuram, Mobewala, Shahtradhara, Malasi Rajpur, ano Raipur
has less density of population, high forest cover and partially urbanized
and the second type of area like Clock Tower Dehradun, Dhrampur
Chowk Dehradun and Prince Chowk Dehradun has highest population,

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very less forest cover and with highest urbanization. In the rst type of
area we found dierent type of species found but on the hand very less
number of species are found that also belonging to very common.
Conclusion
e present research concludes that the birds are found in lesser
number in those areas which is fully urbanized, which are having very
rare forest cover, and found in a larger quantity where the locality has
yet not been urbanized and has vast coverage of forest area. e areas
like Kedrapuram, Mobewala, Shahtradhara, Malasi Rajpur, ano
Raipur are having good coverage of plants and have lesser impact of
urbanization and in all these areas it has been observed that there is
a higher visibility of birds. On the other hand, areas like Clock Tower
Dehradun, Dhrampur Chowk Dehradun and Prince Chowk Dehradun
are densely populated areas with rare forest cover, very less number of
birds’ species has been found. In the light of above nding it is suggested
to protect the forest reserves and the plantation system in the areas to
protect the species of birds and to maintain the ecosystem.
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