scholarly journals A checklist of bird communities In Tamhini Wildlife Sanctuary, the northern Western Ghats, Maharashtra, India

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 11399
Author(s):  
Dhananjay Chavan Vinayak ◽  
Subhash Vitthal Mali

Bird communities in Tamhini Wildlife Sanctuary in the northern Western Ghats were studied using line transect and point count methods from the year 2011 to 2013.  The updated checklist of birds at the Sanctuary is now represented by 164 bird species.  The present study reported 35 new records to the area, while 15 earlier reported bird species were not observed.  Overall, 55 insectivorous, 19 omnivorous, 14 granivorous, nine piscivorous, eight frugivorous, eight carnivorous and six nectarivorous species were observed.  Out of these, 98 were residents, 17 winter visitors, three vagrant visitors and one was summer migrant.  Four restricted range species were recorded from the Sanctuary as Nilgiri Wood Pigeon Columba elphinstonii, Malabar Grey Hornbill Ocyceros griseus, White-bellied Blue Flycatcher Cyornis pallipes and Crimson-backed Sunbird Leptocoma minima.  Human activities such as pruning, cutting, grazing, fires, quarrying, trailing and camping were also reported in and around the Sanctuary.

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 18752-18780
Author(s):  
Nikunj Jambu ◽  
Kaushal G. Patel

Surat-Dangs, historically known as a Bhil State, is the northernmost tip of Western Ghats in the state of Gujarat.  Despite being a part of an endemic bird area and global biodiversity hotspot, avifaunal diversity has been less documented in the landscape.  Two protected areas, Purna Wildlife Sanctuary and Vansda National Park, are designated in the landscape.  A handful of studies on birds have been conducted after Dr. Salim Ali’s collection in 1944–48.  We surveyed the landscape (both protected and non-protected areas) in 2012–13 and 2015–2018 for documentation of the avifaunal diversity.  We present a consolidated checklist of birds from our surveys as primary data and all published literature and eBird checklists as secondary data.  We have reported a total of 297 bird species belonging to 70 families and 21 orders including the first record of Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon Columba elphinstonii for the State as well as Purna Wildlife Sanctuary.  Here, we have re-reported various species, which was suspected to be locally extinct from the protected area or landscape among other noteworthy bird records.  We have identified bird-rich localities outside the protected areas based on the survey done by Salim Ali (1944–48) that can be used for future surveys.  We also propose the landscape to be declared as an Important Bird Area (IBA) as per Global IBA criteria (A1, A2, & A3), which will pave the milestone for future conservation endeavors in the landscape.


2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vicencio Oostra ◽  
Laurens G. L. Gomes ◽  
Vincent Nijman

AbstractCentral America is a region of great avian diversity, and the highlands of Costa Rica and Panama are particularly rich in endemic bird species. Continuing deforestation has destroyed large parts of the birds' natural habitats in this region. The ability of birds to use non-forest habitats will ultimately determine their vulnerability to further deforestation, and knowledge of their habitat use is therefore essential in planning conservation strategies. We examined the effects of deforestation on the abundance of restricted-range bird species in the southern Costa Rican part of the Talamanca mountain range. We used line-transect distance sampling to obtain densities in forest and non-forest habitats. Most (22/28) restricted-range species were recorded in forest and non-forest. Of 28 restricted-range species, 13 species showed a clear preference for forest and 8 for non-forest, and total numbers were one-and-a-half times higher as high in forest compared with non-forest. Of the 10 most common species, one was more abundant in non-forest and seven were more abundant in forest. We conclude that forest is the primary habitat for the majority of the restricted-range avifauna, and their dependence on forest makes them particularly vulnerable to deforestation. Adequate protection of the forests in these mountains is therefore the best assurance of the long-term survival of these birds.


2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diyah Kartikasari ◽  
Satyawan Pudyatmoko ◽  
Novianto Bambang Wawandono ◽  
Pri Utami

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui respon komunitas burung terhadap keberadaan Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Panas Bumi Kamojang. Kami membandingkan keanekaragaman dan kekayaan jenis burung pada lokasi yang terdampak (DL) dan tidak terdampak (TL) di Wilayah Kerja Panas Bumi Kamojang, Cagar Alam Kamojang dan Taman Wisata Alam Kamojang di Kabupaten Bandung Provinsi Jawa Barat. Lokasi yang terdampak berada di sekitar sumur produksi atau pembangkit listrik tenaga panas bumi (30 sampel) sedangkan lokasi yang tidak terdampak adalah dengan jarak 3.000 m sampai 9.000 m dari fasilitas tersebut (42 sampel). Pengumpulan data dilakukan selama dua musim; musim kemarau dan penghujan (2015-2016). Kami mengumpulkan data komunitas burung dan data habitat dengan metode point count yang ditempatkan secara sistematis di setiap lokasi. Kami menemukan 124 spesies burung yang terdiri dari 35 famili dan 16 spesies di antaranya adalah burung endemik di Pulau Jawa. Dua puluh tiga spesies dilindungi oleh undang-undang di Indonesia, sembilan spesies termasuk dalam daftar lampiran CITES dan lima spesies masuk dalam Daftar Merah Spesies Terancam IUCN tahun 2017. Terdapat perbedaan respon antara komunitas burung di lokasi terdampak dan tidak terdampak yang ditunjukkan dengan perbedaan rata-rata jumlah spesies, jumlah individu masing-masing spesies, indeks keanekaragaman ShannonWiener. Lokasi tidak terdampak memiliki nilai lebih tinggi pada parameter ini dibanding lokasi yang terkena dampak. Demikian juga, jumlah spesies, jumlah individu vegetasi dan indeks keanekaragaman hayati ShannonWiener pada lokasi TL memiliki nilai rata-rata lebih tinggi daripada lokasi DL. Hal ini membuktikan bahwa meskipun panas bumi dianggap sebagai energi ramah lingkungan namun dalam penggunaannya masih berdampak pada keanekaragaman hayati di sekitarnya terutama untuk jenis burung. Response of Bird Community to Kamojang Geothermal Power Plant, Bandung, West JavaAbstractThis study aimed to investigate the response of bird communities on the presence of geothermal power plant of Kamojang. We compared the bird diversity and richness of affected (DL) and not affected (TL) in Kamojang Geothermal Working Area, Kamojang Nature Reserve and Kamojang Nature Park in Bandung regency of West Java Province. The affected sites were surrounding production wells or geothermal power plants (30 samples) whereas not affected sites were with distance of 3,000 m to 9,000 m from those facilities (42 samples). The data collection was carried out during two seasons; dry and rainy season in (2015-2016). In each site, we collected bird community data and habitat data with the point count method which was placed systematically on each sites. We found 124 birds species belongs to 35 families with 16 endemic species in Java Island. Twenty three species are protected by Indonesian law, with nine species are in the CITES appendix list and five species are listed in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species of 2017. There was a difference of responses between bird communities in the affected and not affected sites which is indicated by differences in the mean number of species, number of individuals in each species, and Shannon-Wiener's diversity index. The not affected sites had higher value on these parameters than the affected sites. Similarly, number of species, number of individual vegetation, and Shannon-Wiener biodiversity index in TL sites had higher mean values than DL sites. This proves that although geothermal is considered as environmentally friendly energy but in its utilization it still has an impact on the surrounding biodiversity especially for bird species.


Jurnal BIOMA ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
Juliadi Nugroho

Birds are one of the animals that can be encountered utilizing City Park as a habitat. The existence of birds in a habitat influenced by factors such as life support shelter and feed availability. Situlembang Park, Suropati Park, and Menteng Park has a different characteristic. The purpose of this research was to observe differences in the structure of bird communities in the three parks. This study was conducted in January-March 2015 using descriptive method with point count technique. Results of the research the highest abundance of species in the Situlembang park is Pycnonoctus aurigaster, while bird species in Menteng Park and Suropati Park is Passer mountanus. The highest levels of bird diversity found in Situlembang park is 2,37 then Suropati Park (2.18), and Lowest Menteng Park (2.17). Bird species evenness index in the three parks is high (0.80 to 0.81) and and the dominance index is low (0.13 to 0.15) .The level in similarity index of bird species in the three parks is high (0,80- 0.88).


2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 9198 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Muhammed Iqbal ◽  
Kattany Vidyasagaran ◽  
P. Narayan Ganesh

The present study reports new distribution records of two species of polypores; Pycnoporus cinnabarinus (Jacq.) P. Karst. and Datronia mollis (Sommerf.) Donk under family polyporaceae from the moist deciduous forests of southern Western Ghats, Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala.  This paper also provides detailed macro-morphology and micro-morphology of newly recorded fungi and key for identification of polypores reported from the study area.  An opportunistic sampling was carried out along with the plot based sampling in order to maximize the documentation of polypore distribution.  A total of 36 polypore species in 21 genera belonging to six families were recorded throughout the entire study period of 2012–2014.  Out of these, 26 species were annuals and 10 species perennials. Thirty-four polypores were identified as white rotting and two species were brown rotting.  


Author(s):  
Eki Susanto ◽  
Yeni Aryati Mulyani ◽  
Bambang Suryobroto

<p>Bird communities are the composition of several bird species that live together in the same place, time and interact with other birds. The diversity of birds in an area can be used as an indicator of stabilizing an area. Changes of vegetation structures due to logging practices can affect the availability of resources for bird communities. The objective of the research was to examine diversity, richness, bird species abundance and bird community similarity at HS1 (logged forest 1974), HS2 (logged forest 1989/1990) and HS3 (fully logged forest 1989/1990) in Seblat Nature Recreation Park (SNRP). The research was conducted in July – September 2013. Data collection was conducted by point count method (total 36 points) and mist net method (total 4752 nets hours). The Research showed 85 bird’s species from 33 families were recorded. HS2 was highest value of diversity and richness (H ‘= 3.63, DMG = 10.07). The highest relative abundance species in HS1 was Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica), while HS2 and HS3 were Slender-billed Crow (Corvus enca). The bird community similarity was highest in HS2 and HS3 (ISj = 0.58).</p><p><strong>How to Cite</strong></p><p>Susanto, E., Mulyani, Y. A., &amp; Suryobroto, B. (2016). Bird Communities In Seblat Nature Recreation Park (SNRP) North Bengkulu, Bengkulu. <em>Biosaintifika: Journal of Biology &amp; Biology Education</em>, 8(1), 25-32.</p>


2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Franciscus Xaverius Sudaryanto ◽  
Junita Hardini ◽  
Lalu Achmad Tan Tilar Wangsajati Sukmaring Kalih ◽  
Muhammad Mirzan Asrori ◽  
I Wayan Suana

Abstract. Sudaryanto FX, Hardini J, Kalih LATTWS, Asrori MM, Suana IW. 2019. Bird communities and vegetation composition in Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 20: 3676-3683. A study on bird community and vegetation composition in Nusa Penida was carried out to determine its diversity, conservation status, and habitat as an effort to conserve and develop birdwatching ecotourism in Nusa Penida. The study was conducted in Tembeling forest and Ped agroforestry. By using the point count method, we found 80 species of birds: 70 species in Tembeling forest and 79 species in Ped agroforestry. Fourteen species of birds are protected by Indonesian law. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, four species are Critically Endangered and one species is classified as Near Threatened. We also found eight species of migratory birds. Diversity of birds in Nusa Penida was high. Individuals of each bird species was spread evenly, except Hirundo rustica, Hirundo tahitica and Streptopelia chinensis were dominant. Twenty-five species of trees were found in Tembeling, while in Ped were found 22 species. These vegetations were provided birds with good resources for foraging, resting, and nesting.


2020 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 83-101
Author(s):  
Santish Bajagain ◽  
Santosh Pokhrel ◽  
Shishila Baniya ◽  
Aavas Pradhan ◽  
Surakchya Paudel ◽  
...  

Avifaunal diversity is the measure of species diversity via species richness and evenness. To this aim, avifaunal survey was conducted in the Institute of Forestry Complex, Hetauda from November 2017 to June 2018. Using line transect and point count methods, 132 species of birds were recorded, representing 15 orders and 44 families. Three species of these birds are in IUCN Red List while 90, 27 and 15 species are residential, visitor and migrant respectively. Higher Shannon diversity index (4.47) and Margalef index (18.78) indicate marked diversity and richness of bird species. A high value calculated for the Simpson index (0.98) represents higher evenness within the species individuals. Although, Pielou’s evenness index (0.92) shows uniformity in the species distribution, Shannon index seems to be influenced by diversity index, species richness and evenness values. The avifaunal diversity in the study area shows the importance of the Institute of Forestry Complex as a suitable bird habitat.


2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 177
Author(s):  
Andri Tuhumury

The study was conducted in April 2017, located along the Wailawa watercourses, Tawiri Village, Ambon. The method applied in these studies were Point Count, while data analysis using Shannon-Wiener Diversity Index, Evenness Index, Domination Index, Similarity Index, and Guild Composition. The results showed that the number of bird species found along Wailawa watercourse were 28 species of 25 genera, 17 families, and 8 orders. The diversity of bird species is moderate (H ‘= 2,54). The bird species similarity analysis resulted in three bird communities, including: (1) bird communities in mangrove forest, estuaries with grass vegetation, (2) bird communities in garden and settlement habitats, and (3) bird communities in mixed forest habitat. Mangrove forest and estuaries have the highest species similarities (0,63). Estuaries and mix gardens have the lowest bird similarities (0,05). Bird communities in mangrove forests and estuaries are heterogeneous because they have more species with a more equitable distribution of species abundance, while in other habitat, their are homogenous because of relatively have a low species diversity with uneven distribution of species abundance.Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis komunitas burung, meliputi kekayaan jenis, keanekaragaman jenis, kelimpahan relatif, kemerataan jenis, foraging guild, serta kesamaan jenis. Penelitian dilakukan pada bulan April 2017, berlokasi di sepanjang Anak Sungai Wailawa, Desa Tawiri, Kota Ambon. Metode pengambilan data adalah metode point count, sedangkan analisis data menggunakan Indeks Keanekaragaman Shannon-Wiener, Indeks Kemerataan Jenis Evennes, Indeks Dominasi Jenis, Indeks Kesamaan Jenis, dan Foraging guild. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan jumlah jenis burung yang ditemukan sebanyak 28 jenis dari 25 genus, 17 famili, dan 8 ordo. Keanekaragaman jenis burung tergolong sedang (H’ = 2,54). Hasil analisis tingkat kesamaan komunitas menghasilkan tiga komunitas burung, meliputi : (1) komunitas burung di hutan mangrove-muara sungai bervegetasi rumput, (2) komunitas burung di kebun dan permukiman, serta (3) komunitas burung di kebun campur. Hutan mangrove dan muara sungai memiliki kesamaan jenis burung tertinggi, yakni 0,63. Muara sungai dan kebun campur memiliki kesamaan jenis burung terendah, yakni 0,05. Komunitas burung di hutan mangrove dan muara sungai adalah komunitas heterogen karena memiliki lebih banyak spesies dengan distribusi kelimpahan spesies yang lebih merata, sedangkan komunitas burung pada tipe habitat lainnya adalah komunitas homogen karena keragaman jenis relatif rendah dan distribusi kelimpahan spesies tidak merata.


2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (15) ◽  
pp. 14989-14997
Author(s):  
Shraddha Prabhakar Karikar ◽  
Subhash Vitthal Mali ◽  
Kulkarni Prasad ◽  
Aphale Priti

Ujjani wetland is a potential Ramsar site in Maharashtra, India with several satellite wetlands associated with it.  The present study contributes to single large or several small habitat conservation theories by assessing wetland bird communities.  Aquatic bird communities were assessed using area search and point count methods at Kumbhargaon (Ujjani), Bhadalwadi, Madanwadi, Palasdev, Pimple and Ravangaon wetlands between October 2011 and September2012.  These are representative satellite wetlands around Ujjani.  One-hundred-and-ten species of wetland birds across 12 orders and 29 families were recorded.  Out of these, 66 were resident and 44 were found to be migrants.  These birds represent 23% mudflat feeder, 16% upland feeder, 14% marsh feeder, 12% bird of prey, 11% surface feeder and fish eaters, while divers and wet meadow feeders were represented with 8.5% and 5% of the species, respectively.  Among the birds recorded, Woolly-necked Stork Ciconia episcopus, Common Pochard Aythya farina, and Greater Spotted Eagle Clanga clanga belong to the Vulnerable category; while Eurasian Curlew Numenius arquata, Oriental Darter Anhinga melanogaster, Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa, Black-headed Ibis Threskiornis melanocephalus, Lesser Flamingo Phoeniconaias minor, Painted Stork Mycteria leucocephala, River Tern Sterna aurantia, and Great Thick-knee Esacus recurvirostris represent Near Threatened category on the IUCN Red List.  The presence of these bird species underlines the importance and conservation priorities of a major as well as smaller satellite wetlands.  Anthropogenic activities such as cattle grazing, fishing, sand and soil mining, land encroachment, urban development and tourism were observed as some of the threats to this wetland ecosystem as well as bird communities.  


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