Relative abundance and status of bird species were studied in Taungthaman Lake, during January 2016 to December 2016. Line transect count method was carried out. A total of 27 species, distributed under 20 genera, representing 12 families and 5 orders were observed. The largest number of species was recorded in November and the lowest in August and the largest number of individuals was found in January and the lowest in July. Relative abundance indicated that seven species were found as very common (vC), only one species as common (C) and 18 species as uncommon (uC). According to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (2015), 26 species were in the Least Concern category, one species Anhinga melanogaster was in the Near Threatened. Thus, the Taungthaman Lake supports a sound avifaunal diversity. Its proper management will not only improve the situation for its resident species, but will also attract more migratory and vagrant species in the future.
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