Abstract
A study on species composition and dynamics of avian fauna of Tavaragundi (Karnataka, India) was carried out for a period of four years (May 1994 - April 1998). A total of 121 species wa recorded. There was significant variation in the number of birds / species from month to month within the yearwhereas it did not vary from year to year. The species number increased in October and was highest between December and April/May. The number of birds were maximum between December and March and began to decrease ffrom April onwards. The present study suggests that Tavaragundi is rich in avian fauna and species diversity.