Winter assemblage of avifauna at Chawandiya, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, India

Winter assemblage of avifauna for migratory birds was observed at Chawandiya pond in the region of Bhilwara, Rajasthan, during the winter season (January 2023). The 102 species of birds from 39 families were identified. Most of the families were represented by less than 10 species except family Anatidae. These include 69 residential and 33 winter visitors species. The 42 species of water dependent birds was observed. Among these bird species, 35 were omnivorous, 34 carnivorous, 25 insectivorous, 05 granivorous, 02 frugivorous and 01 nectivorous respectively. For the conservation of avifauna, creation of buffer zone and strict implementation of regulation is needed.