Factors Affecting Waterfowl Diversity at Wetland Area, Punjab (Pakistan)

Different wetlands are being selected through WWF to improve their conditions and to create awareness about their importance in public of Pakistan. The study will help in providing sound basis for the future conservation activities and management of waterfowl population, on sounder footing. The study was conducted at Marala wetlands from October 2000 to September 2001. The State of Jammu and Kashmir lies in the north. Three rivers, i.e., Tawi, Chenab and Manawar Tawi, coming from Jammu and Kashmir, flow into Game Reserve and meet to enter the Head Marala water storage reservoir. At river Jammu Tawi, 58 species of migratory birds belong to 10 families were recorded. At river Manawar Tawi, 43 species were recorded. At river Chenab, 47 species were recorded.