Bird species’ richness, relative abundance and conservation status in protected and unprotected areas of the Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands, north-east Nigeria

Ringim, A. S.; Aliyu, D.

doi:10.4314/tzool.v16i1.3

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“…The findings of this study suggested more species of birds of prey. This is not in agreement with Lameed (2011), Ringim et al, (2017) and Odewumi et al (2020). Lameed (2011) recorded nine (9) birds of prey species in his research on Species diversity and abundance of wild birds in Dagona-Waterfowl Sanctuary, as his studies were not on birds of prey species but general bird species diversity.…”

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“…In the dry season, 103 birds of prey belonging to 14 species were observed, while in the wet season 447 birds of prey of 12 species were recorded. This research recorded a higher number of birds of prey than Lameed (2011) and Ringim et al (2017). Lameed (2011) recorded ( 9) birds of prey species in his research on Species diversity and abundance of wild birds in Dagona-Waterfowl Sanctuary, on general bird species diversity.…”

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“…Lameed (2011) recorded nine (9) birds of prey species in his research on Species diversity and abundance of wild birds in Dagona-Waterfowl Sanctuary, as his studies were not on birds of prey species but general bird species diversity. Ringim et al (2017) also recorded 8 birds of prey species in their studies on species diversity of migrant birds between protected and unprotected areas of the Hadejia-Nguru wetlands, as his research is also on the general bird species diversity not birds of prey. Odewumi et al (2020) identified 11 birds of prey species in similar research in the Akure metropolis, Ondo State.…”

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“…Therefore, population declines, range contractions, and extinctions of raptors demand an investigation into their causes and potential conservation interventions. In Hadejia Nguru wetlands, birds have been intensively studied but the focus often was on water-related birds, Passeriformes and doves (Ringim et al, 2017, Sulaiman et al, 2014aLameed, 2011). Hence, there have been no attempts to describe their population distribution and diversity in detail compared to those of raptor researchers around the world.…”

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Population Distribution of Birds of Prey in Hadejia- Nguru Wetlands, Nigeria

Sabo¹,

Mohammed²

2022

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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. Raptor decline may also lead to loss of ecosystem services, sometimes acutely impacting human well-being. Therefore, the population distribution of birds of prey demands an investigation for potential conservation interventions. The study, which was conducted between March and August of 2021, sought to map the distribution of birds of prey in Hadejia Nguru wetlands, Nigeria, to provide baseline data for their conservation. This involved moving slowly along the transect line and recording all birds seen and detected in and around the transect line. The survey was carried out for a period of six (6) months using the 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 or heard. The total number of birds was calculated as the number of birds seen plus the number of birds heard. The results showed a total of 1,562 individual birds of prey that belong to twenty-four (24) species of 2 families. Accipitridae with 20 species is the richest family in species number, and Falconidae with 4 species. 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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Population Distribution of Birds of Prey in Hadejia- Nguru Wetlands, Nigeria

Sabo¹,

Mohammed²

2022

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“…Climate variability continues to be a matter of global concern due to the challenges it poses in all economic development sectors. While climate change is witnessed as a long-term alteration in climatic conditions, climate variability is the fluctuations experienced in weather patterns in a short period of time at a given location [6]. It should be noted that climate change has been broadly accepted to result in increased frequency and intensity of climatic extremes, the same features that define climate variability [7,8].…”

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Assessment of changes in climatic variables in hadeja-nguru wetlands

2023

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The study assessed the changes in climatic variables in Hadeja Nguru wetland. Parameters evaluated includes; variation in climatic variables over a 40-year window (1979-2019) Data on climatic variables on daily basis were obtained for a period 40years and Satellite imageries of the study area were officially downloaded from the United State Geological Survey website. Paired sample T-test and chi-square test of association were used in assessing the variation in climatic factors. Result showed that indicated sparse distribution as a major effect of climate change. Decreased production in crops, land shade, damaged of harvested crops, increase in insect population, shortening the time of germinating seeds were thought to be the consequences of reduction in rainfall, excessive rainfall, irregular rain pattern and increase in temperatures respectively, Food scarcity, reduction in income due to depletion of crops were also pinpointed as impacts of climate change. Information on climate change and its impact were obtained majorly from radio, while major mitigating strategy for changing climatic variables. Maximum and minimum temperatures, precipitation, wind speed, relative humidity and solar intensity between 1979 and 2019 were 40.07℃ and 36.46℃, 1180.36mm and 58.18mm, 2.97m/s and 2.29m/s, 0.33g/kg and 0.22g/kg and 23.68w/m2 and 20.70w/m2 respectively. There was also a significant Chi-square value (33.481a) between respondents’ effect of climate change and increase in farm sizes. It is therefore concluded that there has been fluctuations in climatic variables. There is the need to put in place right policies to protect and preserve wetlands to enhance their sustainability and resilience to climatic changes and variability.

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Water Inhabiting Birds of Maiganga Post Coal Mining Ponds and Artificial Wetland

Nsor,

Nya

2024

FJS

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Wetlands play a significant role in bird conservation and generally support biological diversity. Historically, bird community assessment has been employed in monitoring and identifying areas for conservation actions. In this study, we examined two post mining ponds and one artificial wetland in Maiganga Coal Mine, Gombe State for wetland avifauna. We focused on water birds (i.e. bird species that depend wholly or partially on water and wetland ecosystems for their survival). Survey was conducted during the onset of dry season in October 2021 to September 2022. Point count technique was used for the survey. A total of 626 individuals of 23 species from 19 genera, 10 families and 6 bird Order were recorded. The White-faced whistling duck was the most abundant bird species and was restricted to the active-mine pond (AMP). AMP was the most diverse of the three water bodies surveyed. However, some species were exclusive to either of the three sites. Similarly, AMP was the most abundant site with 426 individuals from 16 bird species, followed closely by the sedimentation pond with 147 individuals drawn from 15 bird species. The results suggest that water depth, age of establishment and surrounding vegetation structure could be a major determinant of bird species composition and abundance in the study area. The study highlights the importance of restorative actions aimed at recovering modified landscapes, through tree planting and creation of wetlands. This is evident in the presence of waterbirds in Maiganga, a location that was previously devoid of perennial water bodies and...

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Bird species’ richness, relative abundance and conservation status in protected and unprotected areas of the Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands, north-east Nigeria

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Population Distribution of Birds of Prey in Hadejia- Nguru Wetlands, Nigeria

Population Distribution of Birds of Prey in Hadejia- Nguru Wetlands, Nigeria

Assessment of changes in climatic variables in hadeja-nguru wetlands

Water Inhabiting Birds of Maiganga Post Coal Mining Ponds and Artificial Wetland

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