A survey to identify the birds diversity in the catchment area of Thandapani Tawi RiverManawar Tawi River was conducted between May 2022 to January 2023. The study reveals a rich avian diversity and a total of 160 species of birds belonging to 56 families. The catchment of Thandapani Tawi River-Manawar Tawi River is a biodiversity rich region. It harbors a variety of flora and fauna. The catchment is a house of number of migratory as well resident birds. Varieties of migratory birds visit the catchment during winter. Continuous monitoring of the avifaunal diversity is required to evaluate the ecological status of the birds and their habitats. Birds plays an important role in maintaining the ecological balance. Due to increase in urbanization and various anthropogenic activities, diversity and distribution of bird’s species is on declining trend all over the globe. Out of 160 species of birds 08 species are migratory, 128 resident, 02 resident summer visitors, 03 resident winter visitors, 03 summer visiotors, 16 winter visitors were recorded.

Keywords : Birds of Sunderbani, Sunderbani Forest Range, Thandapani Tawi River Catchment, Manawar Tawi River Catchment, E-birds, Merlin, Birds of India, migratory birds, resident birds.