Alatlsh contains variolls forms of larger mammalian and avian fauna. The diversity, distribution. relativernahundance and habitat ussocialion of the larger mammals and birds were investigated during the wel andrndry seasons in Alatish. rnBascd on topographic map, satellite image and preliminary survey, four habitat types were identified inrnAlatish comprising 37 blocks in 100 km'. Eleven blocks were randomly selected lhlSed an the type ofrn,rnvegetation. Transect length of 10 km in 0.2 km width were randomly selected to cover 20% of the area.rnTwenty species of larger mammals and 143 species or hirds were recorded. Riverine woodland habitatrnhad the highest large mammalinn species diversity both in the wet and dry seasons, The lowest diversil}rnof species was obtained in the woodland habitat. Simpson's Similarity Index was used to analyze thernsimilarity in distribution of larger mammals. Larger mammals showed simifarity in their distribution inrnthe lour habitat lypes during the dry season. The relative abundance or large mammals anu birds wasrndetermined using encounter rates that give ordinal scale. Species diversity or birds was the highest in lhern"(1ndtand habitat j()lIowed by bamboo woodland with the highest species evcnness in distribution. Thcrnwet season survey showed highest species diversity in the wooded grassland hahitat owing to the presencernof food .lIld water. The dry season survey showed tbe highest avian species diversil) and evenness in thernrin:rinc woodland habitat with highest species richness and evennes.s due to the availability of water.rnMost of the bird species in Alatish were (oealt)' rare as a result or habitat degradation, It ~s diHicu!l torncstubti;;h species distribution because of habitat degruoation. A:ailabitity of food, ,,',ller and cover asrnonscn'cJ 10- be the mljor factors determining the di'er",ity or larger mammals and bird:.;,rnSI)SS ~m