Population monitoring is an essential tool to detect changes in waterbird species of different ha... more Population monitoring is an essential tool to detect changes in waterbird species of different habitats for their effective management and conservation. Present study was carried out in Inya In (flooded area) in Pakeik Townshipand Pyukan lake (reservoir), Tada-U Township from May, 2015 to April 2016. Point transect method was employed. Among total of 36 birds,as migratory status 12 winter visitors and 13 residents of waterbird species in Inya In and 17 winter visitors and 11 residents of birds in Pyukan lake were found. The total individuals and bird species were more detected in the Pyukan lake than Inya In. According to diversity indices, the mean Margalef's species richness in Pyukan lake was higher than that of Inya In but the mean of Pielou's eveness and Shannon-Wiener diversity were more observed in Inya In. Aythya baeri as Critically Endangered species, A. nyroca as Nearthreatened species in Pyukan lake and Threskiois melanicephalus Blackheaded Ibis as Near-threatened species in Inya In were observed. Bird species richness and diversity were reduced by human disturbances. Thus, the anthropogenic disturbances should be minimized within the wetland to restore and conserve biodiversity.
The present study was carried out to assess the occurrence of woodpecker species in Alaungdaw Kat... more The present study was carried out to assess the occurrence of woodpecker species in Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park, Sagaing Region from January 2017 to December 2018. The present study revealed that a total of 15 species family Picidae were observed. We used the data to examine the patterns of woodpecker occurrence related to the occurrence of other forest birds. Among forest birds, drongo species namely Greater racket-tailed drongo was mostly observed with woodpecker species. The mean number of forest bird species increased steadily with woodpecker species richness. Our results confirm the suitability of the woodpecker group as part of an indicator system for assessing avian diversity. We suggested that woodpecker surveys could serve as a good tool for assessing the diversity of forest birds.
Journal of the Myanmar Academy of arts and science, 2019
The study was conducted on the occurrence of bird species in northern part of Alaungdaw Kathapa N... more The study was conducted on the occurrence of bird species in northern part of Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park during the study period from September 2012 to August 2015 with the objectives to identify the avifauna and to examine the species composition and relative abundance of bird species. Sampling sites were stratified based on the vegetation type and fixed radius point count technique was employed. A total of 109 species belonging to 76 genera, 38 families under 13 orders were recorded. The maximum percentage of family composition was observed in Picidae. Black-crested bulbul Pycnonotus flaviventris was found as very common species although Great Hornbill Buceros bicornis, Oriental-scops Owl Otus sunia and Daurian Redstart Phoenicurus auroreus were recorded as uncommon species. The species composition of bird in dry season was significantly different with other seasons. Globally threatened species such as Great Hornbill Buceros bicornis and Red-breasted Parakeet Psittacula alexandri as Near-threatened species, and Great Slaty Woodpecker Mulleripicus pulverulentus as vulnerable according to IUCN Redlist (2015) were recorded. This result is hoped to provide some data to attract more ecotourism in future.
Population monitoring is an essential tool to detect changes in waterbird species of different ha... more Population monitoring is an essential tool to detect changes in waterbird species of different habitats for their effective management and conservation. Present study was carried out in Inya In (flooded area) in Pakeik Townshipand Pyukan lake (reservoir), Tada-U Township from May, 2015 to April 2016. Point transect method was employed. Among total of 36 birds,as migratory status 12 winter visitors and 13 residents of waterbird species in Inya In and 17 winter visitors and 11 residents of birds in Pyukan lake were found. The total individuals and bird species were more detected in the Pyukan lake than Inya In. According to diversity indices, the mean Margalef's species richness in Pyukan lake was higher than that of Inya In but the mean of Pielou's eveness and Shannon-Wiener diversity were more observed in Inya In. Aythya baeri as Critically Endangered species, A. nyroca as Nearthreatened species in Pyukan lake and Threskiois melanicephalus Blackheaded Ibis as Near-threatened species in Inya In were observed. Bird species richness and diversity were reduced by human disturbances. Thus, the anthropogenic disturbances should be minimized within the wetland to restore and conserve biodiversity.
The present study was carried out to assess the occurrence of woodpecker species in Alaungdaw Kat... more The present study was carried out to assess the occurrence of woodpecker species in Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park, Sagaing Region from January 2017 to December 2018. The present study revealed that a total of 15 species family Picidae were observed. We used the data to examine the patterns of woodpecker occurrence related to the occurrence of other forest birds. Among forest birds, drongo species namely Greater racket-tailed drongo was mostly observed with woodpecker species. The mean number of forest bird species increased steadily with woodpecker species richness. Our results confirm the suitability of the woodpecker group as part of an indicator system for assessing avian diversity. We suggested that woodpecker surveys could serve as a good tool for assessing the diversity of forest birds.
Journal of the Myanmar Academy of arts and science, 2019
The study was conducted on the occurrence of bird species in northern part of Alaungdaw Kathapa N... more The study was conducted on the occurrence of bird species in northern part of Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park during the study period from September 2012 to August 2015 with the objectives to identify the avifauna and to examine the species composition and relative abundance of bird species. Sampling sites were stratified based on the vegetation type and fixed radius point count technique was employed. A total of 109 species belonging to 76 genera, 38 families under 13 orders were recorded. The maximum percentage of family composition was observed in Picidae. Black-crested bulbul Pycnonotus flaviventris was found as very common species although Great Hornbill Buceros bicornis, Oriental-scops Owl Otus sunia and Daurian Redstart Phoenicurus auroreus were recorded as uncommon species. The species composition of bird in dry season was significantly different with other seasons. Globally threatened species such as Great Hornbill Buceros bicornis and Red-breasted Parakeet Psittacula alexandri as Near-threatened species, and Great Slaty Woodpecker Mulleripicus pulverulentus as vulnerable according to IUCN Redlist (2015) were recorded. This result is hoped to provide some data to attract more ecotourism in future.
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