Vol. 17 No. 9 (2002): September
Catalogue

Birds of the Karnaphuli River Delta and adjacent areas in Chittagong, Bangladesh

Published 2002-09-21

Abstract

A study of the birds of the Karnaphuli River Delta and adjacent areas in Chittagong, Bangladesh, was carried out by direct field observations between July 1999 and June 2000.  Status and distribution of the birds were assessed, habitats and some  other aspects were also studied.  A total of 141 species of birds belonging to 12 orders, 41 families and 98 genera were recorded.  Out of 141 species of birds 61 species (43%) were passerines of which 45 (74%) were resident and 16 (26%) were migratory.  Among the 80 non-passerine species, 59 (74%) were resident and 21 (26%) were migratory.  During the study period one species, Brown Rock Chat (Cercomela fusca), was recorded for the first time in Bangladesh.