Effect of Urbanization and Seasonality in Bird Communities of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Hem Bahadur Katuwal1, Narendra Man Babu Pradhan2, Jyotendra Jyu Thakuri2, Krishna Prasad Bhusal2, Prakash Aryal3, Ishana Thapa2
1Bird Conservation Nepal, Uttardhoka, Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal
2Bird Conservation Nepal, Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal
3Small Mammals Conservation and Research Foundation, Kathmandu, Nepal

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