Bio-ecology of Pheasant Tailed Jacana von Zahid Iqbal Khan

Pheasant Tailed Jacana, Hydrophasianus chiorurgus is only beautiful bird maintain its presence in abandoned wetlands of Punjab during summer season. This study was designed to study the population status and its future potentials to estimate the threats and to propose the measures for its conservation if required. Literature suggested sites were selected and schedule of visits month and year wise was developed and sites were visited accordingly, data gathered was analyzed statistically. The results of this study suggested that major threats to Pheasant Tailed Jacana are the commercial activities with in its habitat and immediate adjacent to them, which could be regulated for its sustainability.

Dr Zahid Iqbal, spent a tremendous life for searching and researching the hidden facts of the wildlife. He is a dedicated wildlife official, who is involved from policy makings to enforcement and from Animal rescuing to caring. Because of his nature of job, he remained like an unsung hero but his achievement and success are vocal and loud.