Abstract: Sturnus pagodarum is locally abundant in Marathwada region and commonly known as Brahminy Myna. It is seasonal breeder, partial local migratory bird species, therefore the less number was observed in November to February months in the year. There is almost negligible information about nesting, clutch size, incubation period, hatchlings, nestlings, fledging period of this species. The present study, carried out during March 2015 to February 2017 in the suburban habitat of Vaijapur, near Aurangabad (MS), India. A total of 36 nests were recorded from the area and observed for two years. Most of these birds reoccupy the nest on successive seasons and add more material or reconstruct the nest at same spot or site.
Keywords: Clutch size, incubation period, hatchlings, nestlings, fledging period, breeding success, Sturnus pagodarum.
Title: Breeding success of the Brahminy Myna Sturnus pagodarum in suburban habitat
Author: Chandrakant V. SIRSAT
International Journal of Life Sciences Research
ISSN 2348-313X (Print), ISSN 2348-3148 (online)
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