Prevalence of bird species in relation to food habits and habitat

Observations on the avian diversity in relation to their food habits i.e. I (Insectivorous), G (Granivorous), F (Fruits/berries), P (Plants/aquatic vegetation/nectar), SI (Small invertebrates) and Sv (Small vertebrates/mice/rat/small birds/eggs/reptiles) and habitat types i.e. Type A (Crop field), Type B (Agro-forestry area), Type C (Orchard area), Type D (Fish farm area) and Type E (Building complex) in Punjab Agricultural University Campus, Ludhiana were under taken during 2011 - 2013. The study has revealed a total of 104 species of birds, which belong to 16 orders and 52 families. Out of the 104 species, 74 were resident, 24 were resident migrant and 6 were migrant species.