Avifaunal diversity of Khata Corridor forest

The study was carried out to assess the species diversity of birds, habitat types, presence/absence of birds in different habitats and to produce a distribution map of globally threatened species in Khata Corridor forest of Bardia district. Species discovery curve and richness curve were produced through McKinnon list method in which each list contains 15-species. Habitat type was distinguished by modified DAFOR scale. Riverine Sissoo-Khair forest, Moist Mixed forest, and Riverine grassland were found to be prominent habitat types in the intensive study area. Distribution map of threatened species was prepared through Arc View 3.2a. Shannon's Index of Diversity (H=3.114) and Species Evenness (0.629) indicate the high species diversity of birds in Khata corridor forest. Further bird survey is recommended in the remaining part of the corridor forest on seasonal basis.