Journal of Biodiversity & Endangered Species

Department of Zoology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Publications

• Research Article   
  Rediscovery and Conservation of Grey Francolin in Bangladesh: Insights from the Upper Ganges Barren Land and Char Majardiyar Regions
  Author(s): Naim Ur Rashid and Gulshan Ara Latifa
  
  This study presents the rediscovery and conservation of the Grey Francolin (Ortygornis pondicerianus) in Bangladesh, with a particular focus on the Upper Ganges Barren land and Char Majardiyar regions. Grey Francolin, which had been notably absent from documented records for over 150 years, has recently been observed in these geographical areas. This new observation holds considerable importance in avian conservation. This study provides a comprehensive overview of the strategies utilized for monitoring and researching avian species, specifically focusing on line transect surveys and statistical analysis. These methods were implemented throughout the designated transects in the designated study region. This study examined habitat preferences, population dynamics, and dangers encountered by the Grey Francolin, including habitat degradation and pesticide utilization. The results of this.. Read More»
  

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