Assessment of avifaunal assemblage and their distribution pattern across different habitat types of Gibe Sheleko National Park, South-western Ethiopia

Desta, Hadis Tadele; Bekele, Afework; Wagaw, Solomon; Admasu, Simeneh

doi:10.5897/ijbc2019.1380

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“…During the present study maximum number of recorded bird species belonged to Order Passeriformes (41 species in 20 families) followed by Charadriiformes (17 species in six families); Pelecaniformes (12 species in two families); Anseriformes (9 species in single family); Coraciformes (5 species in three families); Columbiformes (5 species in single family); Cuculiformes and Gruiformes (each with four species in single family); Piciformes (three species in two families); Bucerotiformes (two species in two families); Accipitriformes, Ciconiiformes, Psittaciformes and Suliformes (each with two species in single family) Galliformes, Phoenicopteriformes, Strigiformes, Podicipediformes (each with single species in single family) (Table 1). Goyal et al (2014) (Rai et al, 2017b); Gibe Sheleko National Park, South-western Ethiopia (Desta et al, 2020); Sheikh Badin National Park, Khyber (Ullah et al, 2021), order Passeriformes was the most prevalent taxa of avifauna in different areas. Due to their ability to use a wide range of habitats and consume varied food items such as grains, nuts, floral buds, fruits, nectar and invertebrates, passerines species encompasses high diversity in an area (Beresford et al, 2005).…”

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Community composition and status of avifaunal diversity in and around Ottu reservoir of Sirsa, Haryana, India

Rai

Vanita

2021

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Assessments of avian communities’ composition in different habitats give an emphasis in monitoring environmental perspective. Depending on specific habitat functioning, their population pattern helps to determine the ecological health of an area. Bird surveys were accomplished on a fortnightly basis from October 2019 to September 2020 using Scan sampling, Point count and Line transect methods for evaluation of species abundance and richness in and around Ottu Reservoir, district Sirsa, Haryana (India). A total of 114 species comprising 91 genera, 47 families and 18 orders were recorded, among which 76 species were resident, 30 winter migrants and 8 summer migrants. Out of reported 114 species of birds, one species was vulnerable, 6 Near-threatened as listed by IUCN. Three bird species were listed under Schedule-I and the remaining species under Schedule-IV of IWPA (1972); six species under appendices of CITES (2012). Species such as Rock dove Columba livia, Lesser Whistling-duck Dendrocygna javanica and Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos with decreasing IUCN population trends were reported abundantly in the study area. Analysis of feeding guilds results revealed that Carnivores as predominated guild due to enriched food material. The presence of diverse plantation, aquatic body, serenity and agricultural fields serve the reservoir as potential habitat for residential and migratory species. Therefore, effective measures must be taken for the conservation of this area as a potential site for avian diversity.

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Community composition and status of avifaunal diversity in and around Ottu reservoir of Sirsa, Haryana, India

Rai

Vanita

2021

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“…Among the tributaries of the Gibe River, Wabe and Nekem rivers flow inside the Park. Some investigations on ecosystem restoration in fire-managed savannah woodlands (Johansson et al, 2021), bird species diversity and distribution (Abie et al, 2019;Tadele et al, 2020), attitude and perceptions of the local community (Tilahun et al, 2017), land use-land cover change detection (Hailu et al, 2018) and conservation challenges (Amare, 2015) are conducted in Gibe Sheleko National Park. Furthermore, Kiros and Bekele (2021) investigated the seasonal variation of non-volant small mammals of the Park.…”

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“…The Park covers an area of 360 km 2 with altitudinal ranges from 1050 to 1835 m asl (Amare, 2015; Tilahun et al, 2017). The Park has diverse topographic features including flatland, plateau, gorges, relatively undulating and rocky steep slopes (Tadele et al, 2020). Among the tributaries of the Gibe River, Wabe and Nekem rivers flow inside the Park.…”

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Species composition, abundance and habitat association of non‐volant small mammals in Gibe Sheleko National Park, southwestern Ethiopia

Kiros

Bekele

2023

Afr J Ecol

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The objective of this study was to assess the species composition, abundance and habitat association of non-volant small mammals from grassland, Acacia woodland, farmland, riverine forest, bushland and wooded grassland habitats in Gibe Sheleko National Park, southwestern Ethiopia. Data were collected using 49 Sherman live traps in 70 × 70 m sized girds and visual observations from December 2018 to August 2020. A total of 937 small mammals belonging to 10 species were captured and directly identified. The identified small mammal species and their relative abundance include Arvicanthis niloticus (7.04%), Crocidura olivieri (1.92%), Grammomys dolichurus (3.84%), Lemniscomys striatus (10.25%), Mastomys awashensis (24.55%), Mastomys natalensis (33.83%), Mus tenellus (0.85%), Myomys fumatus (6.30%), Rattus rattus (4.70%) and Stenocephalemys albipes (6.72%). Hystrix cristata, Xerus rutilus and Tachyoryctes splendens were documented through observation. The highest number of species ( 6) was registered at farmland and wooded grassland followed by bushland and riverine forest (5) and Acacia woodland and grassland (4). Lemniscomys striatus, M. awashensis and M. natalensis were common in all habitats. More, 216 (23.05%) individuals were recorded in farmland, while the least, 111 (11.85%) were recorded in Acacia woodland.The study area has various topographical land settings additional study is needed using different traps.

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“…The size and composition of fruits can also affect the number of potential seed dispersers a plant possesses. A wide variety of birds typically eats small fruits and large, soft fruits with many tiny seeds, whereas Larger, larger-seeded fruits are typically eaten by fewer birds [30]. This is because the former is easily digestible, and their seeds are small enough to pass through the digestive system without any harm.…”

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Winged Wonders and Lush Landscapes: Exploring the Harmony between Birds and Forests

2023

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Birds are essential bio- or eco-engineers that play a vital role in regulating nature, and their interactions with other environmental aspects can be complex and varied. Forests and birds are intricately intertwined. Through their mutual interaction, they create a harmonious living system that supports both parties. Forest birds play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of nature by dispersing seeds, pollinating flowers, and controlling insect populations. In addition to housing and food, forests offer bird's places to nest, wintering grounds, and thermal refuges. The diversity and distribution of forest birds are critical indicators of forest health and ecosystem function. However, factors such as climate change, habitat loss and fragmentation, and human activities profoundly impact the distribution and abundance of forest birds. Addressing these issues and taking action to mitigate their effects is essential. The forest ecosystem and its avian inhabitants can be protected by restoring degraded habitats, putting conservation practices into place, and promoting sustainable forestry practices.

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Assessment of avifaunal assemblage and their distribution pattern across different habitat types of Gibe Sheleko National Park, South-western Ethiopia

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Community composition and status of avifaunal diversity in and around Ottu reservoir of Sirsa, Haryana, India

Community composition and status of avifaunal diversity in and around Ottu reservoir of Sirsa, Haryana, India

Species composition, abundance and habitat association of non‐volant small mammals in Gibe Sheleko National Park, southwestern Ethiopia

Winged Wonders and Lush Landscapes: Exploring the Harmony between Birds and Forests

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