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Volume 4 Issue 1 Article 3

A Study on Status and Distribution of Passeriformes in Bagh District of Azad Kashmir

Zahid Bhatti Center for Bioresource Research, [email protected]

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Recommended Citation Bhatti, Z. (2017). A Study on Status and Distribution of Passeriformes in Bagh District of Azad Kashmir, Journal of Bioresource Management, 4 (1). DOI: 10.35691/JBM.7102.0066 ISSN: 2309-3854 online (Received: May 29, 2019; Accepted: May 29, 2019; Published: Jan 1, 2017)

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A STUDY ON STATUS AND DISTRIBUTION OF PASSERIFORMES IN BAGH DISTRICT OF AZAD KASHMIR

1Abulhasan Faiz, *1Zahid Iqbal Khan, 1Madeeha Manzoor, 1Adila Nazli, 1Sabiha Shamim, 1Fida Muhammad Khan, 2Ehjaz Raza Abbas

1Center for Bioresource Research, Pakistan

2Institute of Natural and Management Sciences, Pakistan

*1Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The Passeriformes is the largest and most diverse commonly recognized of including more than seventy families. The reed beds are important for several and the abundance of these species seem to be influenced by vegetation structure. feed mainly on , nuts and seeds collected from trees and shrubs in summer. In winter their feeding behavior changes and they feed on berries and fruits (Roberts, 1992). This study was conducted to prepare and compare the new checklist and distribution of Passeriformes in District Bagh in Azad Kashmir with the previous one for getting new bird data.

INTRODUCTION (www.bioone.org/bioone.com). Some Passerine bird species are also found in Passeriformes is the largest and most deserts and semi-desert tracts, rocky hills diverse, commonly-recognized clade of and in mountainous regions e.g. birds including more than seventy families. (Roberts, 1992). The Passeriformes are synonymous with District Bagh as a whole is rich in “perching birds. This group also contains variegated natural beauty and Aves play an within it a major radiation commonly known important role in increasing the beauty of as . Of the 10,000 or so extant the area. Avifauna can be defined as; “The species of birds, over half are perching birds various birds species of a particular area” (www.tolweb.org/Passeriformes). Passerines (Woodcock, 1980) while a bird can be feed mainly on insects, nuts and seeds defined as; “A warm-blooded laying collected from trees and shrubs in summer. vertebrate characterized by feathers and In winter their feeding behavior changes and forelimbs modified as wings” they feed on berries and fruits (Roberts, (www.wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn.co 1992). m). The reed beds are important habitats for several passerine bird species and the MATERIALS AND METHODS abundance of these species seem to be influenced by vegetation structure. Passerine The study was conducted in Bagh birds are also reported in area of drier soils Districts of Azad Kashmir. The study area and a denser basal stratum. Examples was be visited by taking in view the best include Red bunting and Savi’s Warbler

time for the observation and availability of • Hirundo daurica (Red birds and other climatic conditions. After rumped ) was not seen in getting required information, the study area the study area while it was was divided into different zones and each observed zone was visited at a specific time by • Hirundo rupestris (Eurasian tackling all the obstacles. The study was ) was not observed in conducted by using binoculars for the the study area but it was reported observation of birds, a digital camera to by Grewal et al. (2002). make photographs and a paper pad to make 3. Campephagidae field notes, in which the time and general • Lanius vittatus (Bay-Backed appearance of birds had been mentioned. A Shrike) was seen in the study area checklist was formulated and comparison of and was also reported by that list with the existing list was made Kazmierczak and Perlo (2006). which provides information about the status • Pericrocotus flammeus and new distribution of birds in the Bagh (Scarlet-) has not been District of Azad Kashmir. seen in Bagh Districts of Azad Kashmir while it was reported RESULTS AND DISCUSSION • Pericrocotus logusetho (Long-tailed Minivet) has not 1. Family Alaudidae been seen in the study area while it • gulgula (Oriental was observed by Grewal et al. Skylark) was seen in study area and (2002). also reported by Grewal et al. • Lanicus schach (Long- (2002); Kazmierczak and Perlo Tailed Shrike) was observed in (2006). the study area and has also been • Alauda arvensis (Eurasian seen by Kazmierczak and Perlo Skylark) was observed in study area (2006). and also reported. • Pericrocotus roseus (Rosy • bimaculata Minivet) has not been seen in the () was reported in study area while it was reported by Bagh District of Azad Kashmir and Grewal et al. (2002). also reported by Grewal et al. (2002). 4. Family Dicruridae 2. Family Hirundinida • Dicrurus leucophaeus (Ashy • Hirundo rustica (Barn Drongo) was seen in Bagh District Swallow) was observed in the of Azad Kashmir and was also study area and also reported by reported by Grewal et al. (2002), Kazmierczak and Perlo (2006). Kazmierczak and Perlo (2006). • urbica (Northern • Dicrurus macrocerus (Black House Martin) was observed in Drongo) was observed in Bagh Bagh District of Azad Kashmir and and has also been reported also reported • Hirundo fluvicola (Streak- Throated Swallow) was not observed in the study area while it was reported

6. Family • Corvus macrorhychos (Large Billed Crow) was reported in the study area and has also been observed • Nucifrage caryocatactes (Spotted ). This species has not been observed in the study area but it was reported Fig 2. Black Drongo (Dicrurus by Grewal et al. (2002); macrocercus) Kazmierczak and Perlo (2006).

• Garrulus giandarius

5. Family Sturnidae () has been reported • ginginianus in Bagh and has also been (Bank ) was observed in observed by Kazmierczak and Bagh District of Azad Kashmir and Perlo (2006). has also been reported by Grewal • Corvus corax (Commmon et al. (2002) Raven) was observed in the study • Acridotheres tristis area and has also been reported by () was reported in Grewal et al. (2002). the study area and has also been • Corvus frugilegun (Rook) observed was seen in the study area and has • Sturnus vulgaris (Common also been observed. ) was seen in the study • Corvus monedula (Eurasian area and has also been reported by Jackdaw) was observed in the Grewal et al. (2002); Kazmierczak Bagh District of Azad Kashmir and and Perlo (2006). has also been reported.

• Sturnus Pagodarum • Pyrrhocorax graculus (Brahminy Starling) was (Yellow-Billed Chough) was observed as an abundant species in observed in the district and has the study area and has also been also been reported. reported by Grewal et al. (2002). • Dendrocitta vagabunda

(Rufous Tree Pie) was seen in the study area and has also been observed. • Garrulus lanceolatus (Black-Headed Jay) was observed in the study area and has also been reported by Grewal et al. (2002). 7. Family Pycnonotidae • cafer (Red- Vented ) was seen in Bagh District of Azad Kashmir and has

Fig 1. Common or Indian Myna also been reported. (Acridotheres tristis)

• Pycnonotus leuyscogen a breeding species of Bagh (Himalayan Bulbul) was seen in District. the study area and has also been 9. Family Musicicapidae reported. • Muscicapa sibirica (Dark- 8. Family Timaliidae Sided Flycatcher) has not been • Garrulax lineatus (Streaked seen in the study area while it was Laughing-) was observed reported as a breeding species by in Bagh District of Azad Kashmir Grewal et al. (2002). and has also been observed by • subrubra) Grewal et al (2002), Kazmierczak (Kashmir Flycatcher) was seen in and Perlo (2006). the study area and has also been • Pteruthies flaviscapis reported as an endemic species of (White-Browed Shrike Babbler) Bagh by Kazmierczak and Perlo has not been seen in Bagh while it (2006). was reported by Grewal et al, • Eumyias thalassina (2002). (Verditer Flycatcher) has not been seen in the study area while it was reported by Grewal et al. (2002); Kazmierczak and Perlo (2006). • Ficedula superciliaris (Ultramarine Flycatcher) has not been seen in the Bagh District of Azad Kashmir but it was reported. • Musicapa ruficauda (Rusty- Tailed Flycatcher) has not been

Fig 3. Streaked or Himalayan observed in Bagh while it was Laughing-thrush (Garrulax lineatus) reported. • Muscicapa sibirica (Dark- • Turdoides striatus (Jungle Sided Flycatcher) has not been Babbler) has not been seen in the seen in the Bagh while it was study area while it was reported. reported. • Turdoides caudatus • Terpsiphone paradise (Asian (Common Babbler) has not been Paradise-Flycatcher) has not been observed in the study artea while it observed in the study area while it was reported as a as a breeding was reported as a breeding species species of Bagh. of Bagh by Grewal et al. (2002). • Chrysomma sinense 10. Family (Yellow-Eyed Babbler) has not • brunnifrons (Gray- been seen in the study area while it Sided Bush Warbler) has not was observed. been seen in the study area while it • Garrulax rufogularis was reported. (Rufous-Chinned Laughing • Phylloscopus chloronotus Thrush) has not been seen in the (Lemon- Rumped Warbler) was study area while it was reported as observed in the study area and has also been reported by Grewal et al.

(2002); Kazmierczak and Perlo study area while it was reported in (2006). the area by Grewal et al. (2002). • Phylloscopus collybita 11. Family Turdidae (Common Chiffchaff) was • cyanurus (Orange- observed in the study area and has Flanked Bush Robin) was seen in also been reported by Kazmierczak the study area and has also been and Perlo (2006). reported by Kazmierczak and Perlo • Seicercus xanthoschistos (2006). (Grey-Headed Warbler) was • ochruros observed as in the study area and (Black Red Start) has not been seen has also been reported. in the study area while it was • Phylloscopus occipitalis reported as a breeding species of (Western Crowned Warbler) has Bagh (Grewal et al., 2002). not been observed in the study area • Chaimarrornis but it was reported. leucocephalus (White Capped • Phylloscopus tytleri Water ) was found in the (Tytler’s Warbler) has not been study area and has also been seen in the study area but it was reported. reported. • Rhyacornis fuliginosus • Phylloscopus humei () has (Hume’s Warbler) has not been not been found in the study area seen in the study area while it was while it was reported. reported as a breeding species of • Saxicola torquate (Common Bagh. Stonechat) has not been seen in the • Phylloscopus affinis study area while it was reported. (Tickell’s Leaf Warbler) has not • Saxicola caprata (Pied been seen in the study area while it bushchat) has not been observed in was reported. the study area while it was reported. • Sylvia curruca (Lesser • Saxucola ferrea (Grey White Throat) was observed in the Bushchat) has not been found in the study area and it has also been study area while it was reported. reported. • Monticola solitarius (Blue • Leptopoecile sophiae Rock Thrush) has not been seen in (White-Browed -Warbler) was the study area while it was reported. reported in the Bagh District of Azad • Myophonus caeruleus (Blue Kashmir and it has also been Whistling Thrush) has not been reported. found in the study area while it was • Orthotomus sutorius reported by Kazmierczak and Perlo () was (2006). observed in the study area and has • Oenanthe isabellina also been reported. (Isabelline ) has not been • Prinia hodgsoni (Grey- seen in the study area while it was Breasted Prinia) has not been seen reported. in the study area but it was reported. • Oenanthe pleschanka • Prinia criniger (Striated (Pied wheatear) has not been seen Prinia) has not been found in the

in the study area while it was the study area and has also been reported. reported. • Enicurus maculates • Cinculs pallasi l (Brown (Spotted Forktail) has not been seen Dipper) has not been seen in the in the study area while it was study area while it was reported by reported by Grewal et al. (2002); Grewal et al. (2002). Kazmierczak and Perlo (2006). 12. Family Certhiidae • Phoenicurus frontalis (Blue- • Himalayan (Red- Fronted Redstart) was seen in the Tailed Treecreeper) has not been study area and has also been seen in Bagh while it was reported reported. by Kazmierczak and Perlo (2006). • Phoenicurus erthrogaster • Certhia familiar (Eurasian (White-Winged Redstart) has not Tree creeper) has not been seen in been seen in the study area while it the study area while it was reported. was reported. 13. Family Tichodromadidae • Phoenicurus • Tichodroma muraria (Wall coeruleocephalus (Blue-Capped Creeper) was observed in the study Redstart) has not been seen in the area and has also been reported by study area while it was reported. Grewal et al. (2002). • Phoenicurus erythronota 14. Family Motacillidae (Rufous-Backed Redstart) was • Anthus roseatus (Rosy found in the study area and has also Pipit) was found in the study area been reported. and has also been reported. • Tarsiger chrysaeus (Golden • Motacilla cinerea (Grey Bush-Robin) has not been seen in Wagtail) was found in the study area the study area while it was reported. and has also been reported. • Tarsiger cyanrus (Orange- Flanked Bush-Robin) has not been seen in the study area while it was reported. • brunnea () has not been found in the study area while it was reported. • Luscinia svecica (Blue- Throat) was found in the study area and has also been reported. • Luscinia pectoralis (White- Tailed Ruby throat) has not been Fig 5. Grey Wagtail (Motacilla seen in the study area while it was cinerea) reported. • Monticola rufiventris • Motacilla alba (White (Chestnut-Bellied Rock Thrush) Wagtail) has not been found in the has not been observed in the study study area while it has been reported area while it was reported. by Kazmierczak and Perlo ( 2006). • Monticola saxatilis (Rufous- • Motacilla flava Tailed Rock Thrush) was found in melanogrisea (Black-Headed

Yellow Wagtail) was observed in the study area and has also been • Passer pyrrhonotus (Sind reported. Sparrow) has not been seen in Bagh • Motacilla flava thunberge while it was reported by Grewal et (Yellow Wagtail) was seen in the al. (2002). study area and has also been 17. Family Prunellidae reported. • Prunella strophiata • Motacilla citerola calcarata (Rufous-Breasted Accentor) was (Citrine Wagtail) has not been seen seen in the study area while it has in the study area while it was also been reported by Kazmierczak reported. and Perlo (2006). • Anthus spinoletta (Water • Prunella atrogularis (Black- Pipit) has not been seen in the study throated Accentor) was observed in are while it was reported. the study area and has also been • Anthus trivialis (Tree Pipit) reported. was observed in the study area and • Prunella fulvescens (Brown has also been reported. Accentor) has not been seen in the • Anthus similes (Long-Billed study area while it was reported. Pipit) has not been found in the • Prunella strophiate (Rufous- study area while it was reported. Breasted Accentor) has not been • Anthus campestris (Tawny seen in the study area while it was Pipit) was seen in Bagh and has also reported. been reported by Grewal et al. • Prunella collaris (Alpine (2002). Accentor) was seen in the study area 15. Family Sittidae and has also been reported. • Sitta leucopsis (White- 18. Family Paridae Cheeked ) has not been • monticolus (Green found in Bagh while it was reported. Backed Tit) has not been found in 16. Family Passeridae the study area while it was reported. • Passer domesticus (House • Parus major (Great Tit) was Sparrow) was reported in the study seen in the study area and has also area while it has also been reported been reported. by Kazmierczak and Perlo (2006).

Fig 4. Great or grey Tit (Parus major Fig 6. Male Indian House Sparrow major) (Passer domesticus indicus)

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