International Science Community Association International Research Journal of Environmental Sciences 2319 - 1414 5 7 2016 07 22 A Check list of Avifaunal Diversity in Semi-Urban areas of Cuttack, India: Implication on Conservation and Environmental Studies 24 32 EN Anand Yashpal A. 1 Department of Zoology, Biomedical Technology and Human Genetics, University School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India George Linz Buoy 2 Highland Hyacinth N. 3 U.K. Saha 1 University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, 2300 College Station Road, Athens, GA 30602, USA A.O. Fayiga 2 Soil and Water Science Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA Padma Mahanti 1 Conservator of Forests, Department of Forest and Wildlife, Kerala, India Sanjeet Kumar 2 School of Life Sciences, Ravenshaw University, Odisha, India > Research Paper 2016 3 27 2016 07 22 Biodiversity is the term used to describe the variety of life found on earth. Urban deforestation is a serious problem due to much un-controlled anthropogenic activities. Birds play a vital role in regeneration of flowering plant species and help in the reforestation. This symbiotic relationship is not only for the sustainability, but it also plays a vital role in maintaining the balance of nature. The birds eat the fruits and help in the dispersion of seeds in different urban area of the city. They also help in the pollination of many flowering plants. Keeping this all in view, an attempt was made to check list of birds in semi-urban area of Cuttack. Cuttack is a lush-green urban area situated in the eastern part of India. The perching frequencies have been recorded. Results revealed that out of 122 avian species, of which 18 furgivorous birds were recorded along with 08 birds as frequent seen as pollinators in this semi-urban area. The study reveals that furgivorous and pollinating birds play a vital role in pollination and regeneration of flowering plants. The presence of such plants also regulates the existence of birds in urban areas. The present findings suggest that the conservation of plant wealth dependent upon the conservation of birds to make the environment eco-friendly. Copyright@ International Science Community Association