Abstract: Birds are the biological indicators in an environment since the birds belong to the top level of the food chain in an ecosystem. Ecological changes cause changes in a number of breeding and wintering of bird populations. Bird habitat and many bird species are inseparable and helpful to mankind in various ways and their presence is very essential to restore local biodiversity. The present study on avifauna was carried out around Kotwal reservoir, Morena district of Madhya Pradesh, India. A total of 104 species were found belonging to 17 Orders and 40 families. Out of these, 57 (55%) bird species were winter migrants (WM), 5 (5%) summer migrants, and 42 (40%) species were residents. This study will help to evaluate bird density and diversity, species composition, abundance and distribution of birds of Kotwal reservoir. Keywords: Bird diversity, Ecosystem, Kotwal reservoir, Residential status. International Journal of Biological Innovations http://ijbi.org.in | http://www.gesa.org.in/journals.php https://doi.org/10.46505/IJBI.2023.5202 IJBI 5(2): 12-21 (2023) E-ISSN: 2582-1032 STUDIES ON THE RESIDENTIAL STATUS OF BIRDS IN AND AROUND KOTWAL RESERVOIR, MORENA DISTRICT, INDIA Dushyant Kumar Sharma* and Jitendra Singh Kirar Department of Zoology Govt. SMS Model Science College, Gwalior (M.P.), India *Corresponding author: dushyant3268@gmail.com Article Info: Research Article Received 27.06.2023 Reviewed 30.09.2023 Accepted 14.10.2023 GESA GLOCAL ENVIRONMENT & SOCIAL ASSOCIATION Cite this article as: Sharma D.K. and Kirar J.S. (2023). Studies on the residential status of Birds in and around Kotwal Reservoir, Morena District, India. International Journal of Biological Innovations. 5(2): 12-21. https://doi.org/10.46505/IJBI.2023.5202 This is an Open Access Article licensed under a Creative Commons license: Attribution 4.0 International (CC-BY). It allows unrestricted use of articles in any medium, reproduction and distribution by providing adequate credit to the author (s) and the source of publication. India is home to a wide array of vibrant and visually appealing bird species. Birds hold significant ecological importance as they serve as integral components and essential links within the food chain of aquatic ecosystems. Their presence is indicative of rich and diverse biodiversity within an ecosystem; however, anthropogenic activities and e-wastes badly influence the environment and sustainable development (Ashok, 2017a; Verma and Prakash, 2020b; Prakash and Verma, 2022). Everyone should follow the environmental ethics (Ashok, 2017b). Birds often occupy the role of keystone species, playing a crucial role in maintaining the natural balance of habitats and serving as fundamental components of food chains and intricate food webs. Monitoring bird populations INTRODUCTION Birds, fascinating creatures with feathers, are bipedal vertebrates and warm-blooded animals (Verma and Prakash, 2020a). They hold a special place in our environment, being both visually striking and ecologically significant. People find great joy in observing the activities of birds, often taking a keen interest in their behaviour. Engaging in bird watching allows individuals to experience aesthetic and recreational satisfaction as they observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitats, undisturbed by human interference. Some birds act like eternal symbol of marital fidelity (Verma and Prakash, 2017). The captivating sights and sounds of birds bring a sense of wonder and appreciation for the beauty of the natural world.