ABSTRACT
The studies were undertaken during the period 2006 to 2009 to record the distribution and status of the birds of Hingol National Park [HNP]. The main habitats of birds were found to be the coastal / estuaries areas, valleys, plains, desert areas, riverine, riparian areas and the near about of cultivation and human settlements. The important bird sites included Aghor area, Hingol River, Sapat, Sanguri, Kukri Bhent, Dhrun and Rodaini Kachho. A total of 158 species of birds were recorded, and bird fauna comprised of waterbirds, birds of prey, game birds, passerines and other birds [Parakeet, Nightjar, Swifts, Kingfishers, Bee Eaters, Roller, Hoopoe and Woodpecker]. The common species during the season were found to be Black Kite, Grey Partridge, Common Quail, Blue Rock Pigeon, Ring Dove, Little Brown Dove, Large Cormorant, White Pelican, Flamingo, Common Teal, Shoveller, Coot, Blackwinged Stilt, Kentish Plover, Redwattled Lapwing, Dunlin, Little Stint, Roseringed Parakeet, House Swift, Small Green Bee-eater, Greater Short-toed Lark, Brown-throated Sand Martin, Barn Swallow, White Wagtail, White-cheeked Bulbul, Common Babbler, House Crow, House Sparrow, Sind Jungle Sparrow, Sind Yellow throated Sparrow and Blackheaded Bunting. The threatened species of birds recorded in the HNP include Laggar Falcon, Pallas's Fishing Eagle, Imperial Eagle, Lesser Kestrel, Egyptian Vulture, Indian White backed Vulture, Painted Stork and Sociable Lapwing. 16 key species of birds were recorded based on park healthy conditions or integrity.viz, Grey Pelican, White Pelican, Dalmatian Pelican, Greater Flamingo, Sociable Lapwing, Crab Plover, Great Stone Plover, Black Ibis, Grey Partridge, See-see Partridge, Houbara Bustard, Sooty Gull, Imperial Eagle, Pallas's Fishing Eagle and Brown headed Raven. The key sites for birds such as Aghor, Hinglaj, Khundarch, Hingol River and the estuarine area may be conserved and developed as Bird watching sites