Avifaunal Biversity and Abundance in Mahakal Institute of Technology Campus, Ujjain (M.P.) India

Avian fauna is incredibly important, playing crucial roles in maintaining ecological balance, supporting human activities, and contributing to cultural and aesthetic values. The study was conducted over a period of 12 months from July 2024 to June 2025. The bird species were recorded using point counts and line transects method where ever possible for studying avian diversity. A total of 59 species belonging to 34 families and 12 orders were recorded during the study period. Least concern were recorded 98% and 2% were endangered. A total of 9% species accounted for residential migratory. Diversity and dominance of avian species were seasonally calculated during the course of study which were H=3.468 & D=.9634, H=3.634 & D=.9679 and H=3.5436 & D=.9633 in monsoon, winter and summer respectively. This study provides baseline data for monitoring the avifauna in the institute campus and demonstrates the importance of campus in bird conservation