scholarly journals Avifauna of the Pilón Lajas Biosphere Reserve and Communal Lands, Bolivia

2003 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 319-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Bennett Hennessey ◽  
Sebastian A. Herzog ◽  
Michael Kessler ◽  
Daniel Robison
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Bird Species ◽  
Biosphere Reserve ◽  
Mountain Range ◽  
Conservation Priority ◽  
Lowland Forest ◽  
Vegetation Heterogeneity ◽  
Tropical Lowland Forest ◽  
High Conservation ◽  
Communal Lands

Pilón Lajas Biosphere Reserve and Communal Lands (Pilón Lajas) ranges from 300 m to 1,400 m altitude in the departments of Beni and La Paz, Bolivia. It is located in the Bolivian and Peruvian lower yungas Endemic Bird Area (054) and within one of the regions of highest conservation priority in the Neotropics. Pilón Lajas includes primary evergreen tropical lowland forest, foothill forest, and lower montane forest. Vegetation heterogeneity forms the basis for the high species richness of the area. A population of approximately 600 Chiman, Moseten and Tacana indigenous people live within the reserve. Little has been published regarding the avifauna of Pilón Lajas. Here we present the results of visual observations and tape recordings of 22 ornithological surveys, recording 502 bird species. Serranía Pilón is the most intensively studied and species-rich mountain range with 332 species, 48 of which have been recorded only in this area within Pilón Lajas. We present 26 new departmental records and evidence of breeding for 42 species. The reserve protects three globally Vulnerable and three globally Near Threatened species, four species of High Conservation Priority and 32 of Medium Conservation Priority. Together with Madidi National Park and the adjacent Bahuaja Sonene National Park in south-eastern Peru, Pilón Lajas forms a unique protected area system of more than 3.5 million ha and plays an important role in the establishment of biological corridors along the eastern Andean slope in Bolivia.

scholarly journals Behavior, Diet, and Breeding Biology of Double-Toothed Kites at a Guatemalan Lowland Site

The Condor ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 102 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark D. Schulze ◽  
Jose LuÍs CÓrdova ◽  
Nathaniel E. Seavy ◽  
David F. Whitacre
Keyword(s):  
Clutch Size ◽  
Rainy Season ◽  
National Park ◽  
Maximum Density ◽  
Lowland Forest ◽  
Tropical Lowland ◽  
Nestling Diet ◽  
Tropical Lowland Forest ◽  
Nestling Period ◽  
Closed Canopy

Abstract We studied Double-toothed Kites (Harpagus bidentatus) in tropical lowland forest at Tikal National Park, Petén, Guatemala, documenting behavior and diet during the incubation and nestling periods. These 200-g kites are Accipiter-like in form and strikingly size-dimorphic for a kite. Modal clutch size was two, producing 0.63 fledglings per nesting attempt and 1.25 per successful nest. Nesting was largely synchronous among pairs, with hatching during the first month of the rainy season and fledging one month later. Incubation lasted 42–45 days and nestlings fledged at 29.5 days on average. A radio-tagged fledgling was fed near the nest for 35 days; 6–8 weeks after fledging it dispersed at least 10 km, presumably reaching independence. Males did not incubate or brood, and rarely fed nestlings directly. Males typically provided most but not all prey (mainly lizards) during incubation and early nestling periods. Insects in the nestling diet increased through the nestling period as females increasingly hunted, often bringing in insects. These kites hunted from perches, below and within the closed canopy of tall, mature forest, taking 60.5% insects, 38.1% lizards, and 1.4% other vertebrates; vertebrates comprised at least 75% of prey biomass. Most prey were taken from vegetation, but prey in flight also were captured. Active, adjacent nests averaged 1.35 km apart, for a maximum density estimate of 0.60 pairs km−2 and a more likely estimate of 0.33–0.50 pairs km−2 in homogeneous, favorable habitat and 0.29–0.44 pairs km−2 for Tikal National Park as a whole.

scholarly journals The birds of Korup National Park and Korup Project Area, Southwest Province, Cameroon

1994 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul G. Rodewald ◽  
Pierre-André Dejaifve ◽  
Arthur A. Green
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Bird Species ◽  
Montane Forest ◽  
Lowland Forest ◽  
Separate Species ◽  
Forest Reserve ◽  
Project Area ◽  
Forest Bird ◽  
Korup National Park ◽  
First Time

A total of 390 bird species are known to occur in the Korup National Park (KNP) and the surrounding Korup Project Area (KPA). Although the avifauna of KNP is incompletely known, it is already among the most ornithologically diverse lowland forest sites i n Africa. The avian diversity of the KPA is increased by the montane forest bird species of the Rumpi Hills Forest Reserve (RHFR) and the Nta Ali Forest Reserve (NAFR). The lowland and montane forests of the KNP/KPA are very important to the conservation of African forest birds. Four species found in the Korup area are considered globally threatened, and four are considered near-threatened. In addition, 40 species were considered for threatened status, some of which are likely future additions to the threatened list. Twelve of Korup's 36 montane forest bird species are endemic to the montane areas of western Cameroon, eastern Nigeria, and Bioko (Fernando Po). The RHFR is especially important as a refuge for montane birds because much of the montane forest elsewhere in western Cameroon has been cleared for agriculture. Breeding phenology data are provided for many lowland forest species. Additionally, this report provides information on many rarely recorded species for western Cameroon, including several species not previously documented in the region. Kemp's Longbill Macrosphenus ketnpi was recorded for the first time in Cameroon. Because it is sympatric with the Yellow Longbill M. flavicans in Korup, additional evidence now exists for the contention that M. ketnpi and M.flavicans are separate species. The Yellow-chested Apalis Apalisflavidawas also documented for the first time in Cameroon.

Evaluating the sustainability of hunting: a comparison of harvest profiles across three Huaorani communities

2006 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
MARGARET FRANZEN
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Amazon Basin ◽  
Biosphere Reserve ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Spider Monkey ◽  
Howler Monkey ◽  
Alouatta Seniculus ◽  
The Road ◽  
Yasuni National Park ◽  
High Conservation

Yasuni National Park and Biosphere Reserve in Ecuador's Amazon basin is home to the Huaorani and an area of high conservation value. As a result of oil development in the early 1990s, a road was constructed in the northern region of the Park. Three Huaorani communities have since been established in proximity to the road, two of them when the road was built, ten years prior to this study, and the third in a previously uninhabited area. This allowed for a natural experiment comparing harvest compositions across communities of different ages at one point in time. Harvest profiles suggest that the spider monkey Ateles belzebuth is facing local depletion near the two old communities and the howler monkey Alouatta seniculus may also be depleted near one of the old communities. That the two oldest communities still harvested a relatively high number of other vulnerable species is attributed to their use of the road to increase forest access. The spider monkey appears to be the first species to become depleted in persistently hunted areas.

scholarly journals Studi Variasi Tingkat Keanekaragaman Jenis Burung pada Berbagai Tipe Habitat di Areal Konservasi Perkebunan Sawit PT.MSM, Wilmar Plantation, Kalteng

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Belinda Hastaril ◽  
Muhammad Arief Soendjoto
Keyword(s):  
Palm Oil ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Bird Species ◽  
Conservation Value ◽  
Lowland Forest ◽  
Central Kalimantan ◽  
High Conservation ◽  
Heath Forest ◽  
Heterogeneous Vegetation

High Conservation Value Areas (HCVA) in palm oil plantation is one of the efforts to reduce the negative impoct of oil palm plantations on biodiversity. The purpose of this study was to to identify bird species in dffirent types of habitats in the conserration area of oil palm plantations, calculate and compare the diversity of bird species and how is the relations with vegetation as habitat componen\ the study location at PT. MSM, Wilmar Plantation Central Kalimantan. The results showed the diversity value of birds and vegetation hos a positive relationship. Forested habitat v,ith heterogeneous vegetation presenting a higher value of diversity bird species than homogeneous vegetation hobitat. The highest diversity of bird species is the habitot of swampforests (H'3,70) lowland forest (H'3,69), heath forest (H'3,59) and the lowest is the habitat of palm plantatioru (H' 2,60).

scholarly journals KEANEKARAGAMAN JENIS BURUNG PADA HUTAN DATARAN RENDAH DI KOMPLEKS GUNUNG BULUSARAUNG TAMAN NASIONAL BANTIMURUNG BULUSARAUNG

PERENNIAL ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Risma Illa Maulany ◽  
Jumriah Lira ◽  
Amran Achmad ◽  
Nida' Sari Achmad
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Wildlife Conservation ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Bird Species ◽  
Similarity Index ◽  
Bird Diversity ◽  
Line Transect ◽  
Lowland Forest ◽  
South Sulawesi ◽  
Bird Watching

Lowland Forest at the complex of Bulusaraung mountain  in the Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park is one of important habitat of birds in South Sulawesi. This study aimed to identify bird’s diversity in the Lowland Forest of Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park for ecotourism purposes. This research was carried out for 2 months between April and May 2018. The data were gathered by using line transect method. The data were analyzed by using Shannon-Weiner diversity index, Evenness index, Margalef species richness index, and Sorensen Similarity index. The result of the study showed that, there were 23 species of birds found in the three lines of observation tracks. There were 19 species  found in Balleanging, 12 species  in Kattokaddaro and 15 species  found in Tompobulu.The highest value of bird diversity index was found in Tompobulu (H '= 1,73) followed by Balleanging (H' = 1,54) and Kattokaddaro routes (H '= 1,43). Therefore, the diversity of bird species in the three observation pathways can be used as objects and attractions in the development of ecotourism based on bird watching in wildlife conservation efforts.

scholarly journals Bird species richness and diversity at montane Important Bird Area (IBA) sites in south-eastern Nigeria

2010 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
SHIIWUA MANU ◽  
INAOYOM SUNDAY IMONG ◽  
WILL CRESSWELL
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Bird Species ◽  
Livestock Grazing ◽  
Mountain Range ◽  
Vegetation Density ◽  
Wildlife Sanctuary ◽  
Confounding Effect ◽  
Bird Species Richness ◽  
South Eastern ◽  
Line Transects

SummaryThe mountains of south-eastern Nigeria are a western extension of the Cameroon mountain range, which is classified as an endemic bird area (EBA). Unlike its eastern extension in Cameroon, most of the ornithological surveys in the western extension of the Cameroon highlands in Nigeria have produced only limited checklists and inventories. There is a clear need for quantitative baseline data so that conservation problems can be identified. Twenty line transects covering a total transect length of 28.8 km were used to survey five sites (Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary, Oban Division and Okwangwo Division of Cross River National Park, Sankwala Mountains and Mbe Mountains) in the westernmost extension of the Cameroon Mountains EBA in south-eastern Nigeria. Vegetation measurements were taken to control for the potential confounding effect of variation in vegetation density and structure on detectability of birds between sites. The 193 bird species recorded in Afi, 158 in Sankwala, 124 in Oban, 100 in Mbe and 73 in Okwangwo Division included most of the Cameroon highlands restricted range species. The results show that the mountains of south-eastern Nigeria are important parts of the Cameroon EBA, particularly Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary. However these sites are threatened by fire and livestock grazing on the hilltops, shifting agriculture on the hillsides and lowlands, and logging for timber in some parts, as well as wildlife hunting for bushmeat.

scholarly journals A rapid biodiversity assessment of Lesotho’s first proposed Biosphere Reserve: a case study of Bokong Nature Reserve and Tšehlanyane National Park

Bothalia ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lerato Seleteng-Kose ◽  
Khotso Kobisi ◽  
Ruida Pool-Stanvliet ◽  
Khotso Mohapi
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
National Park ◽  
Nature Reserve ◽  
Rapid Assessment ◽  
Bird Species ◽  
Biosphere Reserve ◽  
Mammal Species ◽  
Amphibian Species ◽  
The Core ◽  
Baseline Information

Background: Two of Lesotho’s protected areas, namely Bokong Nature Reserve and Tšehlanyane National Park, form the core area of the country’s first proposed Biosphere Reserve. Biodiversity is a key aspect needed to justify nomination of a Biosphere Reserve under UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme. Previously documented biodiversity of the two protected areas is limited in terms of coverage and scope as well as being outdated. The aim of the current study was to conduct a rapid assessment of the biodiversity, including endemism, of the proposed Biosphere Reserve to inform the formal nomination process.Methods: A field survey was undertaken over 112 033 ha in the core, buffer and transition zones of the proposed Biosphere Reserve during which species of both flora and fauna were documented. Purposeful recordings were made during different seasons to incorporate various flowering seasons of the plants, as well as faunal species that may hibernate or migrate seasonally.Results: A total of 380 plant species was recorded, 30 of which are legally protected in the country, 60 endemic to the Drakensberg Mountain Centre, and two species (Aloe polyphylla and Glumicalyx lesuticus) are endemic to Lesotho. The former is the national flower of Lesotho and is under threat due to illegal trade. Sixteen mammal species were recorded, seven of which are legally protected in the country, as well as 53 bird species (including the IUCN Red Listed vulture species, Gyps coprotheres and Gypaetus barbatus). Two fish species were also recorded including Pseudobarbus quathlambae, which is Lesotho’s only known endemic vertebrate species, as well as seven reptile and three amphibian species (two of which are near endemic namely Amietia delalandii and A. vertebralis).Conclusion: This survey has provided valuable baseline information on the biodiversity (particularly regarding the flora and avifauna) of the proposed Biosphere Reserve, which includes two protected areas namely Bokong Nature Reserve and Tšehlanyane National Park. The findings reflect the biodiversity value of the area and will contribute towards its nomination as Lesotho’s first Biosphere Reserve.

scholarly journals Composition and structure of a lowland forest in the core zone of the Bukit Duabelas National Park, Jambi, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-24
Author(s):  
Azwar Anas ◽  
Kuswata Kartawinata ◽  
Nisyawati Nisyawati
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
National Park ◽  
Basal Area ◽  
Lowland Forest ◽  
Core Zone ◽  
New Information ◽  
Composition And Structure ◽  
High Conservation ◽  
Conservation Values ◽  
Shorea Leprosula

The objective of the study was to obtain data on composition and structure of the forest in the midsection of the Bukit Duabelas National Park core zone, designed to complement the existing data and  provide new information  potentials for the management of the park  core zone. The study was carried out in October-November 2012. Observations were made on plots of one hectare (100 m x 100 m), which was divided into 100 subplot, measuring 10 m x 10 m each. Enumeration  of tree species with  diameters ≥ 10 cm revealed that as many as 540 individuals were recorded, consisting of 89 species and 36 families, with a total  basal area of 30.837 m2 and  only three species of Dipterocarpaceae were registered. The forest had a low diversity as indicated by low species richness, much lower than in the  undisturbed lowland  primary forests in the Batang Gadis National Park in North Sumatra, where similarity was very low (5.9 %).  The forest in the plot was designated as the  Dacryodes rostrata- Shorea leprosula Association,  named after two species with highest importance values, thus the dominant. The structure and species composition pointed to the regenerating  forest after heavy disturbances.  The forest has been  undergoing  slow natural succession,  leading to  the formation of the forest similar to the original climax forest. Natural recovery through succession could be enhanced and assisted by means of ecological restoration, through planting of tree species characteristics of forests in Jambi, including  species of Dipterocapaceae, useful species having values to maintain the livelihood of the indigenous native tribe Suku Anak Dalam  and rare, endemic other species having  high conservation values. Tujuan studi  ini adalah  untuk memperoleh data tentang komposisi dan struktur hutan di bagian tengah zona inti Taman Nasional Bukit Duabelas. Studi   dirancang untuk melengkapi data yang telah ada dan untuk menyajikan informasi baru yang berpotensi untuk digunakan dalam pengelolaan zona inti taman nasional. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan Oktober-November 2012 dalam petak seluas satu hektare (100 m x 100 m), yang dibagi menjadi 100 anak-petak dengan ukuran masing-masing 10 m x 10 m.   Pencacahan pohon dengan diameter ≥ 10 cm  menghasilkan 540 batang, yang terdiri atas 89 jenis dan 36 suku, dengan luas bidang dasar total 30.837 m2 dan hanya tercatat  tiga jenis Dipterocarpaceae. Keanekaragaman jenis hutan rendah,  seperti  ditunjukan oleh  rendahnya kekayaan jenis, jauh lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan  hutan primer yang tidak terganggu di Taman Nasional Batang Gadis di Sumatra Utara, yang mempunyai  kesamaan hanya 5,9 % dengan Taman Nasional Bukit Duabelas.  Berdasarkan dua jenis dominan dengan nilai kepentingan tinggi, komunitas pohon dalam petak dinamakan Asosiasi Dacryodes rostrata- Shorea leprosula. Struktur dan komposisi jenis menunjukan status hutan sebagai hutan yang sedang beregenerasi setelah mengalami gangguan. Hutan sedang mengalami suksesi alami yang lambat menuju ke pembentukan hutan yang serupa dengan hutan klimaks aslinya. Pemulihan alami melalui suksesi dapat dipercepat dan dibantu dengan restorasi ekologi melalui penanaman jenis-jenis khas hutan alami Jambi, termasuk  Dipterocapaceae, jenis-jenis bermanfaat dan mempunyai nilai untuk keberlanjutan kehidupan dan kesejahteraan masyarakat asli Suku Anak Dalam dan jenis-jenis langka, endemik dan jenis lain yang mempunyai nilai konservasi tinggi.

scholarly journals Fishes from the Parque Nacional do Pantanal Matogrossense, upper Paraguai River basin, Brazil

Check List ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Natacha Marcolino Polaz ◽  
Bruno F. Melo ◽  
Ricardo Britzke ◽  
Emiko Kawakami de Resende ◽  
Francisco De Arruda Machado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
Animal Species ◽  
Biosphere Reserve ◽  
South American ◽  
Conservation Priority ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
La Plata Basin ◽  
Management Plans ◽  
First Occurrence ◽  
High Conservation

The Pantanal Biosphere Reserve contains one of the highest concentration of animal species in the Neotropics, including about 300 fish species living in diverse environments associated with wetlands in the upper Paraguai River basin. This biome spans portions of Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay and includes the Parque Nacional do Pantanal Matogrossense (PNPM), a region of the Pantanal which has been assigned as high conservation priority in Brazil. This study reports the results of an ichthyological survey within the PNPM, where samples were taken at 12 sites during the dry season in 2001, 2010 and 2011. We record 182 species representing three classes, 10 orders and 41 fish families. We report the first occurrence of the genus Anchoviella (order Clupeiformes), in the La Plata basin. This survey will provide information for future studies concerning conservation and management plans for the PNPM as well as for the Pantanal, which is one of the largest permanent wetland areas in the world and among the most unique and important South American biomes.

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