Status of avifauna of Ousudu lake, Puducherry, India

Abstract

Ousudu lake is one of the important Wetlands of Puducherry. The Periodical survey of the Avian fauna in the selected sites of the Ousudu lake reveals the presence of 41 species belong to 18 families. In general, the species to the order Pelicaniformes, Podicipediformes, Ciconiiformes, Anseriformes, Falconiformes, Gruiformes, Charadriiformes, Apodiformes, Coraciiformes and Passeriformes were found in the Ousudu lake. However, the Relative density varies with seasons as Summer > Monsoon > Winter. The study on the Survey of Avianfauna would be useful for future initiatives in studying ecotourism and Conserving the Ousudu lake, an important wintering area for migratory birds and more suitable for aquatic birds.