Species existence in a site depends strongly on food availability and proper habitat condition. For birds, land cover condition, food stock and human interference become factors affecting species distribution and population size. This research was conducted to obtain information on the distribution and population size of parrots (Psittacidae) at some habitats in Papua. The observations on species, population and habitat conditions of Psittacidae used a line transect method, which were placed on some forest areas in Teluk Cenderawasih National Park and Numfor Island. The results showed that 8 species of Psittacidae were found in mix-forest at Aisandami, 7 species at Werabur, and 5 species at Saribi, Numfor. Cacatua galeritta and Micropsitta geelvinkiana were dominant species and distributed broadly on Aisandami. Lorius lorry became dominant and evenly distributed on Werabur. Eos cyagenia and Eclectus roratus were dominant and distributed on Saribi. The habitat types were various, from mix-forest, sago forest, farms, primary forest, shifted forest and coastal forest. Human activities around the habitats could affect on birds distribution and population. ABSTRAKKeberadaan suatu spesies di suatu tempat sangat tergantung dari adanya sumber pakan dan kondisi habitat yang sesuai. Pada taksa burung, kondisi penutupan lahan, sediaan pakan, dan gangguan dari manusia menjadi sebagian faktor yang dapat mempengaruhi sebaran dan ukuran populasi spesies. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kondisi sebaran dan populasi burung paruh bengkok (Psittacidae) di beberapa tipe habitat di Papua. Pengamatan yang dilakukan terhadap spesies, populasi, dan kondisi habitat Psittacidae ini menggunakan metode garis transek, pada beberapa hutan di wilayah dalam kawasan Taman Nasional Teluk Cenderawasih dan di Pulau Numfor. Hasil yang diperoleh menunjukkan adanya delapan spesies di daerah hutan campuran Aisandami, tujuh spesies di daerah Werabur, dan lima spesies di Saribi. Di daerah Aisandami, spesies Cacatua galerita Latham, 1790 dan Micropsitta geelvinkiana (Schlegel, 1871) mendominasi populasi dengan sebaran luas. Spesies Lorius lory Linn merupakan yang paling dominan dan tersebar merata di daerah Werabur, sedangkan spesies Eos cyanogenia Bonn dan Eclectus roratus Mull menjadi spesies dominan yang tersebar di wilayah hutan Saribi. Habitat pada ketiga lokasi yang diamati menunjukkan adanya tipe yang beragam, mulai dari hutan campuran, hutan sagu, kebun masyarakat, hutan primer, hutan peralihan, dan hutan pantai. Aktivitas manusia yang tinggal di sekitar habitat memberikan pengaruh cukup besar pada sebaran dan ukuran populasi kelompok spesies yang ada.

Jamur makro merupakan salah satu keanekaragaman hayati yang penting di hutan tropis Indonesia. Jamur makro memiliki peran penting dalam siklus biogeokimia tanah, siklus hara, pendekomposer sehingga membantu proses dekomposisi bahan organik dalam ekosistem hutan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk identifikasi jamur makro yang tumbuh di kawasan Arboretum Inamberi dan dapat memberikan informasi tentang potensi keanekaragaman yang ada di kawasan tersebut yang diharapkan dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai sumber pangan, obat, dan pendekomposer. Metode pengumpulan jamur makro yang dilakukan adalah dengan menggunakan metode jelajah (Cruise Method) pada bulan Agustus-September 2016. Identifikasi jenis makrofungi dilakukan dengan menggunakan ciri morfologi. Hasil survey menunjukkan terdapat 34 jenis dari 17 famili yang termasuk kedalam 2 divisi makrofungi. cendawan yang banyak ditemukan berasal dari divisi Basidiomikota dengan jumlah spesies sebanyak 31 spesies dan yang paling sedikit dari divisi Askomikota dengan jumlah 3 spesies. Sebagian besar cendawan Basidiomikota yang ditemukan berada pada pohon mati/kayu lapuk dan serasah daun/tanah.

Captivity is one type of conservation effort for fauna outside its natural habitat, especially protected animals such as cassowary (Casuarius casuarius Linn 1758). In captivity, bestowal of woof takes a very significant role for animal's life persistence, because they could not feed themselves. Data and information on the food preference and composition of cassowary in the stable is limited and these becomes crucial for this bird's survival in captivity. This research is aiming at collecting data and scientific information regarding to the food composition (weight), food preference including nutrition content of a number of food types consumed by double jowls cassowaryin the captivity. Complete Randomized Design statistical protocol and Neu's Index were used for analizing the data and recording the prefered food. Result of the research shows that cassowary makes a selection in the types of food with consumption level about 4,475 gram/day. Banana (Musa paradisiaca var. kepok) 22-24%, and papaya (Carica papaya) 21-25% are more favorable than start fruit (Averrhoea carambola), 14-20%, kedondong (Spondias dulcis) 11-18%, ketapang (Terminalia cattapa) 10-12% and fish (Cakalang/Tuna) 11-12%. Fish which is the new type of food provided for this species is likely to be prefered by this species. This research result will serve as good information or reference for cassowary breeder.

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A way to reduce the threat of biodiversity decrease in islands area is by knowing the species composition and the possibility of key species existence for cultural and ecologically protection. By using Timed Species Counts (TSCs) method, a research was conducted at Saribi, Numfor Island, Papua in November 2005 to observe bird composition and its connection with human activity and habitat types. The result showed 46 species from 23 families were distributed on tree types of habitat, namely coastal forest, shifted forest, and primary forest. Human activities in certain forest type were considered the cause of the species composition. Key species in cultural way could give the opportunities to protect the habitat.