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Original Research
5.
Ecology of eagles in Bundelkhand region, India -
Ragni
Gupta and Amita Kanaujia
Vet World. 2012; 5(1): 31-35
doi:
10.5455/vetworld.201
2.31-35
Abstract
A preliminary study on eagles in districts of
Bundelkhand region (stretched between 23° 35'-26'N
and 78- 82' E) has been carried out. An extensive
survey was carried out (2006-2010) to know their
population status and fluctuation in population,
including breeding colonies in Bundelkhand region.
The numbers of birds were recorded per year in
different seasons, with the help of binoculars.
Method was supported by photography. The most
common species recorded during the study period
was Milvus migrans govinda (resident species)
while the rarer species were Haliaeetus
leucoryphus, Ichthyophaga ichthyaetus. Aquila
helica, Ictinaetus malayensis, Aquila chrysaetos
as migratory species in Panna National Park. It
was found that number of eagles also variable. It
has been recorded that maximum number 1070 in
2010. Highest numbers of chicks were reported in
2009. Juveniles have more tendency of migration.
Keywords: Ecology, Accipitridae, biological
indicators, predators, scavengers, juveniles
