Journal of Animal Diversity
مجله تنوع جانوری
JAD
Basic Sciences
http://jad.lu.ac.ir
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10.61186/JAD
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2020
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Identifying avifauna and the presence time of migratory birds at a university campus in the southwest of Iran
مقاله پژوهشی اصلی
Original Research Article
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:14px;">In wildlife management, sufficient information about fauna is vital for conservation of species and their habitats. Furthermore, the number of bird species in a habitat can represent an index of habitat quality. Therefore, this study was carried out to identify bird fauna on a university campus (<em>i.e</em>. Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University of Khuzestan, abbreviated as ASNRUKH) in the southwest of Iran in order to determine the number of bird species, the day of their arrival, and the presence time of migratory birds on campus. Field survey and identification of birds were carried out in the study area, with an area of 72.9 ha, using binoculars from June 2017 to May 2018 in linear transects spaced 20 meters apart. We identified 62 bird species, including nine raptors, which is equal to 11.25% of bird species in Iran. In total, 19 residents, five summer visitors, 21 winter visitors and 17 passing migratory birds were identified. The lowest co-occurrence number of species (21–25) was observed from middle June to early October and the maximum number of concurrent species (38–41) were recorded from late November to early January. The Western Barn Owl <em>Tyto alba</em> was the only resident raptor, which is part of an integrated pest management system throughout the year. ASNRUKH’s long-established persistent favorable microclimate supports both resident and migratory birds. In addition, the study area provides food and safety for migratory birds from across the globe as a stopover site.</span></span><br>
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ASNRUKH, bird species, day of arrival, raptors, stopover site
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http://jad.lu.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-85-2&slc_lang=fa&sid=1
Kamran
Almasieh
almasieh@asnrukh.ac.ir
1003194753284600718
1003194753284600718
No
Department of Nature Engineering, Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University of Khuzestan, 6341773637 Mollasani, Iran
Mohammad
Moazami
1003194753284600719
1003194753284600719
Yes
Department of Nature Engineering, Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University of Khuzestan, 6341773637 Mollasani, Iran