Divaker Yadav

Divaker Yadav is a dedicated researcher currently pursuing a Doctorate of Philosophy in Zoology at Samrat Prithviraj Chouhan Government College, Ajmer. His doctoral research focuses on “The impact of developmental activities on the avifauna of selected habitats of central Rajasthan and the development of conservation strategies”, reflecting his deep commitment to avian biodiversity and habitat conservation.

With a strong academic foundation, Divaker holds a Master's degree in Zoology with a specialization in Molecular Development Biology and a Master of Library and Information Science, along with a B.Ed. in Science. He has also completed specialized programs including a Diploma in Basics of Ornithology and a Certificate Course in Birding, both from the Department of Environmental Science, MDS University, Ajmer.

His professional experience includes working as an intern with the Department of Forest, Government of Rajasthan, where he contributed to studies on the Central Asian Flyways for birds. He also served as a member of the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (India) from August 2015 to August 2016, underlining his engagement with wildlife protection.

Divaker possesses expertise in wildlife and biodiversity assessment, with robust knowledge of taxonomy, species identification (including morphology and bioacoustics-based methods), and conservation protocols, particularly related to higher vertebrates. His active participation in biodiversity events complements his strong communication and research skills.

An accomplished researcher, Divaker has co-authored numerous publications in national and international journals, primarily focusing on ornithology, herpetofauna, and biodiversity conservation. His works include studies on the Brown Crake, Western Reef Egret, butterflies, and various bird species across the Aravalli foothills and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. He has also contributed chapters in books such as "Butterflies of Central Aravalli Foothills, Rajasthan" and "Avian Diversity of Kishore Sagar Wetland, Kota, Rajasthan".

His scholarly contributions have earned him several accolades, including the Best Paper Presentation Award at an international conference on environment and human health, 2nd position in Young Scientist Award, and 1st prizes in bird photography competitions.

With a blend of field expertise, academic rigor, and a passion for avian ecology, Divaker Yadav continues to make meaningful contributions to wildlife conservation and environmental research in India

Selected Publications

Field Evidence of Erythrism and Partial Leucism in House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) Populations of Ajmer City, Rajasthan, India.
Partial leucism in Red-vented Bulbul Pycnonotus cafer (Linnaeus, 1766) from Aravalli Hills, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
First Breeding Record and Photographic Documentation of the Indian Pitta (Pitta brachyura) in Ajmer, Rajasthan
Butterflies of Central Aravalli Foothills, Rajasthan. Edited by Kachhawa Jai Bahadur Singh and Gajraja Anita. Published by Centre for Advanced Research and Development, Jaipur.
Avian Diversity of Kishore Sagar Wetland, Kota, Rajasthan: Recent Consequences. on Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development: by Indira Gandhi Center of Human Ecology, Environmental and Population Studies, pp 133-141. Published by Lenin Media Private Limited, Delhi.
Sighting Records of Brown Crake (Amauromls akool) and its Territorial call Characteristics from Central Aravalli Foothills, Rajasthan. JNBR 9(1) 64-67.
Diversity Of spiders (Arachnida: Araneae) From Central Aravalli Ranges, Rajasthan, India. Serket (2019),Vol.17(1):pp. 61-67,
Roosting Behaviour of Greynite Ghost Dragonfly, Bradinopyga geminata (Ranbur, 1842). Bugs R All, #155. In: Zoo’s Print 32(2): 41-44
Avifaunal record of Great Nicobar Glossy Starling or Asian Glossy Starling (Aplonis panayensis albiris, Abdulali, 1967) from Great Nicobar Island, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India. Asian Journal of Conservation Biology, July 2016. Vol. 5 No. 1, pp. 61-62
Sighting records of pied imperial pigeon (Ducula bicolor, scopoli, 1786) and nicobar green imperial pigeon (Ducula aenea nicobarica, Pelzeln, 1865) from Great Nicobar Island of Andaman Nicobar Islands, India. International Journal of Bioassays 5.7 (2016): 4691-4693
New-fangled record of Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) Geoffroy SaintHilaire 1798 from Gundolav Sagar (Lake), Kishangarh, Ajmer, India, International Journal on Life science and Bioengineering.
Sighting of Dendrelaphis pictus (Gmelin, 1789) from Makachua (Little Nicobar) and Great Nicobar Islands of Andman and Nicobar Islands, India. Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies. Vol4 (2): 52-54.
Records of White-naped Woodpecker (Chrysocolptes festivus), from Todgarh Raoli Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajasthan. Journal of New Biological Reports, Vol. 4(3): 243-246.
Sighting of Western Reef Egret Egretta gularis in Sirohi District, Rajasthan. Indian BIRDS, Vol. 10(5): 125.
Mining and habitat encroachment: a major threat to the population of Hemidactylus triedrus at central Aravalli foothills, Rajasthan, India. International Journal of Environment & Animal Conservation, Vol. 3 (2), 01-08.
A Comparative Study of Herpetofauna in Urban and Peripheral Forest Areas of Some Parts of Southern Rajasthan, India. Cobra. Vol. VIII (1): pp 10-20.
Interspecies Mating Intrections between Duttaphrynus stomaticus (Marbled Toad) and Sphaerotheca breviceps (Indian Burrowing Frog) at the Central Aravalli Foothills, Rajasthan, India. Herpetology Notes, Vol. 7: 139-140.
Sighting of Greater Painted Snipe Rostratula benghalensis at wetland of central Aravalli foothills, Rajasthan, India. Journal of New Biological Reports, 2(2): 99-102.
Impact of urbanization and associated anthropogenic activities on serpent fauna of central Aravalli foothills of Rajasthan. International Journal of Environment & Animal Conservation, Vol. 1 (2), 44-48.
Avian fauna of Shrawan Sagar (Wetland near central Aravalli foothills): distribution, current status and recent threats. International Journal of Environment & Animal Conservation, Vol. 1 (2), 16-24.
Record of Tailed Jay Butterfly Graphium agamemnon (Linnaeus, 1758) (Lepidoptera, Papilionidae) from central Aravalli foothills, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. Journal on New Biological Reports, 1(1): 17-20.

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