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The Vertebrate Fauna of the Teachers’ Quarters-2 of Saidpur Cantonment Public School and College, Nilphamari, Bangladesh

Ashraful Kabir*
*Saidpur Cantonment Public College, Saidpur Cantonment 5311, Nilphamari, Bangladesh

Trevor J. Hawkeswood
PO Box 842, Richmond, NSW, 2753, Australia

Dewanand Makhan
Willem Bilderdijkhove 19, 3438 PM Nieuwegein, The Netherlands

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The Teachers’ Quarters-2 of the Saidpur Cantonment Public School and College was established in the year 1996 and on nearly 20 decimals of land. Of 35 animals there were 3 reptiles (8.57% of the total), 30 birds (85.71%) and 2 mammals (5.71%). Among these, breeding animals were 11(31.43%). Highest birds were included in Sturnidae family which dealt four types of Myna (Grayheaded, Common, Jungle, Pied). In this quarters the north, east, and west portions were full of bushes with medium-sized fruit trees. Only Munia were found in the south on an electric pole. Kitchen thrown rice, curry, and waste materials, and various insects were the food items for these animals. Moreover, some ripe fruits, especially Black Berry and Indian Date were food for the Bulbul and the Greater Coucal. Becaise it is a protected restricted area, all animals are well fed and healthy. They are not disturbed by the common people. However, the predator Crow was present, which destroys birds nest and snatches egg and young from various species. For the conservation of the animals, this type of quarters could play an important role as a wildlife park which can be an enjoyable place for people as well. This study was conducted from 20 January 2014 to 12 March 2015 by the first author.

Keywords: Monitor Lizard, Mongoose, Garden birds; Park birds; Residential birds; Cantonment birds.

Location: Saidpur Cantonment Public School and College, Nilphamari, Bangladesh

Start Date: 20-01-2014

End Date: 12-03-2015

Program Area: Pest Management

Commodity: Vertebrate

Objectives:

Botanical gardens and residential backyards sometimes provide a significant reservoir for many bird species. In recent years, common bird species such as Sparrows, Starlings, and Thrushes have declined, mainly through loss of habitat for human habitation (Golley, 2004).

Methodology:

Animals: Most of the surviving animals at the research site are birds due to their flying for escaping capability. For some bushes there some mammals living amongst the foliage and trunks. Burrowing reptiles such as Monitor-lizard and Jackal are accommodated through the ground being protected by vegetation. Only predator Crows are sometimes vulnerable for the nesting birds. Here animals make nests but ultimately most cannot display their young because of crow predation. Bulbuls, Babblers, and Mynas are common and usually present. Many birds arrive from adjacent areas and inhabit the research site.

Source of Information: Calodema, 730: 1-6 (2019)

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Achievement/Findings:

Though the study area is small there is a wide diversity of food items such that the food chain and food web are diversified with strong links which are important for the stability of these animal populations. Here insects are the main source of vertebrate food. Producers and primary consumers are the main trophic levels of this ecosystem. Insects play an important role in the ecosystem within the Teachers’ Quarters. Crows’ community are the dominating birds group which acts as predator birds and it destroys nest or snatches egg and young of most birds.

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