• Sharath V G
• Devi Prasad A G

The present investigation was conducted to examine the avifaunal diversity in the human settlement and urbanized areas of the two cities, Shimoga and Chikmagalur, which have considerable extent of areas under forest lying in the Western Ghats of India. The data gathered from the study provides comprehensive information of the urban avifaunal diversity using point count and line transects methods. A total of 150 bird species belonging to 16 orders and 55 families were recorded during the study period. Among these 83.6% are resident birds and 13.33% are migratory birds. Passerine Carnivorous birds were found to be dominating in the area and the highest number of individuals was documented in the month of April followed by March owing to varied seasonal agricultural practices and other favourable conditions for breeding, nesting and foraging. The present study has produced a reliable bird inventory regarding the abundance, status, feeding preference, trend of population and vernacular name

Avifauna; Diversity; Urban bio-diversity; Western Ghats; Point Count Method; Transect Method.

"Diversity of Avifauna in Urban areas of Chikmagalur and Shimoga Districts ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no.13-30, May-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905202.pdf

"Diversity of Avifauna in Urban areas of Chikmagalur and Shimoga Districts ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no. pp13-30, May-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905202.pdf