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Breeding Behaviour and Parental Care of Open-Billed Stork

Breeding Behaviour and Parental Care of Open-Billed Stork


₹ 425


Author(s):Prof. (Dr.) Chanchal Kumar Manna, Dr. Alok Kumar Pramanik and Dr. Kalyan Brata Santra
Paperback ISBN:978-93-5335-798-6
Publisher:AkiNik Publications
Language:English
Pages:88
Publication Year:2019
Binding:Paperback

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Description

Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary (West Bengal, India) is one of the most notable bird sanctuary in India. Every year large number of Open-billed stork come in this sanctuary for breeding purpose. in this book, a details study have been made on the arrival and departure time, diversity in nest pattern, allopreening behaviour, egg laying, hatching, fledging success and parental care of this bird species. This fantastic edition includes 86 colour photographs showing the most amazing activities of the bird in their natural habitats and 25 tables containing data about the breeding life of the stork. The aerial display mechanism, preferred nesting trees, successful copulation steps, egg morphometry, developmental stages of chick, feeding procedure of youngs and different trainings by the parent have been described thoroughly inside the book. This book is helpful for bird watchers, ornithologists, Wildlife photographers, nature lovers, Professors', Guides, libraries and general readers.

Abstract

This book investigates the Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary (Kulik Bird Sanctuary) in West Bengal, India, with a focus on the Open-billed Stork (Anastomus oscitans). It explores key aspects of the bird's breeding behavior, including arrival and departure times, nest diversity, hatching and fledging success, and parental care. The study also examines the sanctuary's ecological factors, such as water and soil quality, and the interaction between flora and fauna in supporting the stork population. The findings provide an in-depth understanding of the breeding ecology of this migratory species, contributing to conservation knowledge and efforts.

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Dr. Vikram Kumar
  November 12, 2024

Thought-provoking and thorough, though it could have been more concise in places.

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