Abstract :
Institutionalized water bodies and forest patches in the urban landscape of Mysuru city have been studied to analyse these habitats in supporting the birds’ life. The major role of habitat provisioning for birds through simulation of standard natural habitat of Ranganathittu Bird sanctuary has provided an optimal condition for many species of birds to nest, roost and to feed. Large number of wetland birds and dryland birds are supported by these simulated habitats. The forests developed and protected in these habitat mainly composed of native plants, fruit trees like Ficus sp., natural fruit yielding shrubs. Also including some exotic plants and alien species to native habitat are also grown but these trees are not preferred by birds. Constructed islets with native plant having graded canopy is the major optimal habitat for wetland birds. The role of such habitat simulation discussed in this study.
Keyword :
Institutional water bodies, Forests. Urban landscape. Habitat simulation, Graded canopy, Native plants, Ecosystem services, Avian conservation