1Wildlife, Limnology and Toxicology Research Laboratory Department of Zoology, Govt. MG College (Mohanlal Sukhadia University) Udaipur, Rajasthan
University College of Science, Mohanlal Sukhadiya University, Udaipur, Rajasthan
Online published on 18 January, 2023.
Present study was carried out on egg clutch size variation, hatchling and fledgling success of Black drongo in Jarga forest area, during January to December, 2021. Total 23 nests and 69 eggs were observed during the study. Out of 23 nests 9 nests had egg clutch size three, followed by seven nests, having four and two clutch sizes. The incubationand nestling periods ranged between 11 to 16 days and 18 to 23 days respectively. Hatching and Fledgling success rate of 86.23% and 75.36% were observed respectively. Also, out of every 3 eggs average 2.17 individuals fledge successfully. Indicating 72.33% success rate.
Black drongo, Clutch size, Hatchling, Fledgling, Breeding success
