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Study of Feeding Guilds and Feeding Diversity of Passerine Birds of the Kota region of Rajasthan, India

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Author Affiliations

  • 1Department of Zoology, Government College, Kota, Rajasthan, India
  • 2Department of Zoology, Government College, Kota, Rajasthan, India

Res. J. Recent Sci., Volume 15, Issue (1), Pages 16-20, January,2 (2026)

Abstract

Perching birds of order Passeriformes is the largest group accounting about 60% of total reported birds around the globe. Due to this great diversity they also represent adaptability to utilise various available resources in different types of habitats. Passerines are best ecological models to understand how species adapt in different habitats to maximise fitness. The Kota district of Rajasthan, India, provides a unique platform for the study of avian feeding diversity due to its varied landscapes, water bodies, and a mixture of deciduous forests and urban areas. As there are various physio-geographical terrains the diversity of passerine birds are also found in good numbers. These perching birds has adapted to different diets available in different habitat types. Many has become generalists birds while forest and wetland associated birds are specialist in terms of their food preference. This study explores the species richness and feeding guild structure of passerine birds emphasizing their ecological roles and dietary adaptations in different habitats.

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