Abstract:  Nhavare village in Shirur tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra, India, is known to its rich faunal assemblage. Biodiversity was surveyed during the rainy season in Nhavare using a standardized walking survey technique. The photographed animals were identified with taxonomic keys. There were 24 species that were observed, out of which six species belonging to the Phylum Arthropoda while 18 species belong to the Phylum Chordata. Six resident birs species were found namely: Corvus splendens, Corvus culminates, Passer domesticus, Ardeola grayii, Milvus lineatus,  Dicrurus macrocercus. The ecological importance of Nhavare as an essential habitat for bird and other faunal diversity. Also diverse species of insects, arachnids, and reptiles to birds and       mammals were identified such as Apis dorsata, Ptyas mucosa, and Milvus lineatus signifies the ecological diversity of the area. The research also emphasizes the contribution of agriculture to local biodiversity. The record of faunal diversity in Nhavare provides a baseline for future ecological monitoring and conservation management planning. The knowledge of species composition and spatial distribution can inform biodiversity conservation and management strategies. This work highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring of biodiversity, especially in rural environments that are increasingly subject to anthropogenic pressures. It is recommended to carry out further long-term studies in different seasons to compare fluctuations in species abundance and habitat choice.

Biodiversity, Faunal Survey, Invertebrates, Nhavare, Vertebrates

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