Collaborative Research - Sampling @ Mavoor Wetland 

Dr Jasmine Anand

Department of Zoology

Dr. Jasmine Anand, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, as a part of her collaborative research project on wetland waterbirds, has undergone extensive fieldwork at Mavoor wetland, Kozhikode, Kerala, on August 12 and 13, 2023. The team comprised researchers from various institutions, including Dr. Rubeena, along with research scholars Ms. Shifa, Ms. Athira, and Mr. Jishnu (Calicut University). The primary objective of the fieldwork was to assess the breeding diversity of waterbirds.

Mavoor wetland along with the adjoining areas was chosen as the primary study area due to its significant abundance of waterbirds.

The objectives of the fieldwork were to:

    Assess the diversity of breeding waterbirds in Mavoor wetland.

    Study the food preference of waterbirds

Preliminary analysis indicates Mavoor wetland is a key breeding ground for large wading birds like Darters, Cormorants, Purple herons Egrets etc.