N. Gokulakkannan

Biography

My research interest involves in studying the habitat use patterns, feeding, and breeding habits of wetland birds. My interest further lies in examining the effects of Organochlorine pesticide and heavy metal residues in the reproductive cycle of the water birds. I did my Masters in Wildlife Biology from Bharathidasan University, TamilNadu. I started my research career as research personnel at Wildlife Institute of India. I have gained experience in various projects involving carnivore ecology, wetlands, water birds and mangroves for about six year period between 2010-2016. Currently I am working as a Senior Research Fellow in the project entitled, “An assessment of breeding, foraging and habitat use patterns of a threatened Piscivorous colonial nesting water bird, Oriental Darter (Anhinga melanogaster) at Bhitarkanika Mangroves”.

Research Interest

Habitat use patterns, feeding, and breeding habits of wetland birds