Paper Key : IRJ************966
Author: Dr. Arindam Basu,Dr. Shiv Prakash Dhand,Dr. Partap Singh
Date Published: 10 Nov 2024
Abstract
ABSTRACT Baya Weaver (Ploceous philippinus) is intelligent and docile bird. This bird is famous for its beautiful and docile nests hanging on various platforms of different trees. An attempt was made to study morphometry of Baya weaver hanging from various places on various tree in in study area this area is commonly known as Shekhawati region and semi-arid in geographic condition, this region include Sikar and Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan. Seven variables namely suspension, nest length, brood chamber, nest depth, threshold entrance tube and weight were taken and measured of both complete and incomplete nest. The statistical analysis apply on these parameter, one-way ANOVA showed that complete nest differed insignificantly p<0.05 from that of incomplete ones. A total of 33 nests (7 Complete and 26 incomplete) were studied. Keywords: Baya weaver, morphometry, nest length, brood chamber, ANOVA
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