Research Article

Avian Diversity and Abundance of Taunsa Barrage Ramsar Site in Punjab, Pakistan

Table 1

Details of study sites selected for surveying birds of Taunsa Barrage Ramsar site.

Transect NameCoordinates at startCoordinates at endLength (km)Description

TP.130.51012 N30.49578 N1.5 kmBasti Faqir Wali, fruit gardens, crops cultivated land, & high human disturbance
70.83167 E70.82864 E
TP.230.51871 N30.51277 N1.5 kmFishponds, crops cultivation area, & low human disturbance
70.84099 E70.82479 E
TP.330.51735 N30.52997 N1.5 kmBund tract, crops cultivation area during dry season, wintering area for water birds, lotus growing area, & very low human disturbance
70.85597 E70.86243 E
TP.430.51992 N30.53320 N1.5 kmLeft Marginal Bund (LMB), wintering area for water birds, crops cultivation area, & medium human disturbance
70.87608 E70.87644 E