Avifauna abundance and diversity in Jos wildlife park, Nigeria

Kwaga, B.T.; Iliya, D.; Ali, Ahmed; Khobe, D.

doi:10.15547/ast.2017.03.044

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“…While in the evening, a total of 988 birds comprising of both terrestrial and aquatic birds were recorded. This is similar to the findings of Kwaga et al 5 , It was observed that terrestrial birds were higher in number (11 individuals) than water birds (6 individuals). In Table 4, cattle egret (Ardeola ibis), had the highest relative frequency (21.55%) followed by Vinaceous dove (Streptopelia decipiens) 13.73%.…”

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Species diversity and abundance of avifauna in the university of agriculture, Benue state, north central Nigeria

Iwar

2018

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The main objective of the study was to determine the species composition, relative abundance and species diversity of avifauna found in and around University of Agriculture Makurdi fish ponds. Transect line approach and direct observation methods were deployed for bird's survey. Transect line approach was established using the dykes on the edges of the fish ponds with an interval of 4m apart. A pair of binoculars was used for direct observation of birds. Data was collected by carefully walking through the dykes on the edges of the fish ponds, counting the birds seen in and around the fish ponds. A field guide "birds of West Africa" was used for identification of birds. Data were analyzed using paired t-test, non paired t-test and independent t-test to test for the diversity between terrestrial and aquatic birds. Frequency and percentage were used to estimate the relative abundance of each species. A total of 17 species made up of 11 terrestrial and 6 aquatic birds belonging to 14 families were identified. A total of 978 birds comprising of both terrestrial and aquatic birds were recorded in the morning hours. While 988 birds comprising of both terrestrial and aquatic birds were recorded in the morning. Ardeola ibis was the most abundant species (21.55%), followed by Streptopelia decipiens (13.73%). It was concluded that the birds observed were mainly local species such as Actophilormis africana, Clamator jacobinus, Centropus senegalensis, Ploceus nigerrimus, and many other species. There was no significant difference in the number of terrestrial and aquatic birds observed during the study. Further studies should be conducted to cover wet season and nocturnal birds to generate a comprehensive list of bird species in and around the University fish farm.

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Species diversity and abundance of avifauna in the university of agriculture, Benue state, north central Nigeria

Iwar

2018

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“…Khobe and Kwaga (2017) in their studies on birds' species of Jos Wildlife Park, Nigeria reported that the level of distribution of bird species in a habitat is normally as a result of an occurrence of plant species that support their population and to variation in species specification requirements in the choice of habitat. This finding is also in agreement with Kwaga et al (2017) that the distribution of birds' species is largely dependent on the availability of food, water and cover. In contrast to my findings of higher relative abundance of birds of prey, Takele and Afework (2018) recorded Wattled Ibis (B. carunculata).…”

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Assessment of raptor species relative abundance in Hadejia Nguru Wetlands, Nigeria

Sabo

Mohammed

Danladi³

2022

Gadau J Pure Allied Sci

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Birds of prey are some of the most threatened vertebrate taxa, and in the last three decades many species have experienced severe population declines or faced extinction. The global loss of raptors per se is worrying, not just because of their charisma and flagship role, but also because reduced abundance of raptors can have cascading effects on ecosystem functioning. Raptor decline may also lead to loss of ecosystem services, sometimes acutely impacting human well-being. Therefore, population distribution, diversity and abundance of birds of prey demand investigation for potential conservation interventions. The study aimed to determine the abundance of birds of prey in Hadejia-Nguru wetlands, carried out in March to August, 2021, with a view to providing information in a bid to establish a baseline for conservation for this group of birds. Transect line method was used for the bird survey. This involved moving slowly along the transect line and recording all birds seen in and around the transect line. The survey was carried out for a period of six (6) months and each site was surveyed twice every month during the study period. Bird observation was carried out twice daily; morning between 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. and evening between 3pm to 6p.m. A pair of binoculars with magnification 7X50 was used for identification of birds visually alongside with field guide “Birds of West Africa” for identification of birds. Relative abundance and t-test were used for data analysis. The total number of birds was calculated as the number of birds seen. Transect line survey method detected a total of 1,562 individual birds of prey that belong to twenty four (24) species of 2 families. Accipitridae with 20 species and Falconidae with 4 species. The most abundant species, Yellow billed kite, black shouldered kite and gabar goshawk comprised 68.5% of all individuals seen in all wetlands in all seasons. Out of the 24 species recorded 16 are resident, 5 Palearctic migrant and 3 intra-African migrant. Four species of global conservation concern were also recorded; the Vulnerable Tawny eagle (Aquila rapax) the near threatened Red-necked falcon (Falco chicquera) and Pallid harrier (Circus macrourus) and the endangered Martial eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus ). Public awareness should be raised to inform the local populace about the importance of these species to the environment vis-à-vis protecting the man-made structures used by the bird species.

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“…Khobe and Kwaga (2017) in their studies on birds species of Jos Wildlife park, Nigeria reported that the level of distribution of bird species in a habitat is normally as a result of an occurrence of plant species that support their population and to variation in species specification requirements in the choice of habitat. This finding is also in agreement with Kwaga et al, (2017) that the distribution of birds' species is largely dependent on the availability of food, water and cover.…”

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Raptors in Baturiya Birds Sanctuary Northwestern, Nigeria

SABO¹,

MOHAMMED²,

KARKAMA³

2022

JAEESS

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The dramatic increase in human pressure, deforestation and general decrease in tree cover, overgrazing and erosion, pesticide use, over-hunting and fishing, and sometimes direct persecution of predators, all impact negatively on birds of prey population. The study aimed to determine the distribution, diversity and abundance of birds of prey in Baturiya wetlands Nigeria, carried out in March to August, 2021, with a view to providing information in a bid to establish a baseline for conservation for this group of birds. Transect line method was used for the bird survey. The survey was carried out for a period of six (6) months using transect line method and each site was surveyed twice every month during the study period. Bird observation was carried out twice daily; morning between 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. and evening between 4:00 to 6:30p.m by walking slowly along the transect line. Birds were counted as birds seen and birds inflight were also counted. Transect line survey method detected a total of 431 individual birds of prey that belong to fifteen (15) species of 2 families. Accipitridae with 13 species is the richest family in species number and Falconidae with 2 species. Out of the 15 species recorded 8 are resident, 4 Palearctic migrant and 3 intra-African migrant. Three species of global conservation concern were also recorded; the Near threatened Red-necked falcon (Falco chicquera) and Pallid harrier (Circus macrourus) and the Endangered Martial eagle (Polemaetusbellicosus ). This survey shows that, the Baturiya bird sanctuary still retained a considerable number of birds of prey species that normally occur in West Africa. However, in order to maintain the bird community and other biodiversity of the wetland, the management needs to increase conservation measures that will ensure the protection of the wetlands. This can be done through training and re-training of more forest guards to ensure protection of the wetlands.

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Avifauna abundance and diversity in Jos wildlife park, Nigeria

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Species diversity and abundance of avifauna in the university of agriculture, Benue state, north central Nigeria

Species diversity and abundance of avifauna in the university of agriculture, Benue state, north central Nigeria

Assessment of raptor species relative abundance in Hadejia Nguru Wetlands, Nigeria

Raptors in Baturiya Birds Sanctuary Northwestern, Nigeria

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