• Ezhilarasi N
• Keerthika G

Abstract: Wetland is considered as the most productive ecosystem. The total number of bird species decline once an area is urbanized. We studied bird community of Ukkadam lake, Coimbatore before smart city development and compared the result with same study area after the development of smart city. We followed transect method and total count method. Our study we could observe significant decline of bird population especially water bird. Nesting also severely affected due to cleaning of water plants. The development activity especially smart city leads to loss of biodiversity. Considering all these factors, management regions should ensure that adequate protection is given. We recommend some immediate actions to benefit the wetland are effectively and visibly demarcating the boundaries of nearby lakes, bunds should be made for the purpose should be designed in such a way they are green and stable. Bird attracting and native species of tree may be planted along the bunds or in the mounts in the lakes. Cleaning of the lakes should be undertaken in a scientific manner after understating the ecology and characteristics of the individual’s lakes. Introduction of exotic floral and faunal species should be prohibited. Boating should be banned.

Key words: Coimbaotre, wetland, ukkadam lake, birds, smart city development.  

"REVALUATION OF BIRDS OF UKKADAM LAKE, COIMBATORE WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO EFFECT OF SMART CITY DEVELOPMENT ON ITS COMMUNITY AND DIVERSITY", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 5, page no.h12-h23, May-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2405702.pdf

"REVALUATION OF BIRDS OF UKKADAM LAKE, COIMBATORE WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO EFFECT OF SMART CITY DEVELOPMENT ON ITS COMMUNITY AND DIVERSITY", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 5, page no. pph12-h23, May-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2405702.pdf