Waterbirds of Tarbela Dam, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan-a review

Wetlands are important for biodiversity and its adaptation of fauna, and they provide habitat for a range of organisms. Various climate regimes across the country have resulted in a diverse range of wetland systems, from high-altitude frigid wetlands to hot and humid wetlands along the coast. Wetlands serve as a transitional zone between the aquatic and terrestrial habitats, making them extremely important for creatures that live in both water and land. Furthermore, because these are the most productive sites, they supply food for practically all aquatic birds. Pollution, industrialization, agriculture intensification, and urbanization are all anthropogenic influences that have a negative impact on life in these locations.