Population status, nesting sites and seasonal fluctuation of Egyptian vultures (Neophron percnopterus): Dynamics and implications for the species conservation in and around Jodhpur

Saran, Ramprakash; Purohit, Ashok

doi:10.5897/ijbc2013.0628

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“…The maximum number of bird species and abundance during the wet season compared to the dry season may be due to the presence of high food sources, favorable weather conditions and occasionally high quality of nesting and breeding sites. Ramprakash and Purohit [ 61 ] conveyed that vultures abundance display high levels of seasonal variations to meet their requirement for nest, roost and food. Various researches indicated that seasonal changes leads variation in the availability of water and food resources, and consequently, birds change across habitats depending on their needs and accessibility of cover and food [ 16 , 20 , 62 ].…”

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Diversity and abundance of birds in dumpsites of Afar region, Ethiopia: implication for conservation

Tesfahunegny,

Assefa

2023

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Background Dumpsites play key role in conservation of birds. A study was conducted to assess the diversity and abundance of birds in dumpsites of Afar region, Ethiopia from August, 2019 to March, 2020, covering both the wet and dry seasons. A total of nine dumpsites that contain domestic wastes found in different towns of Afar region were selected. Point count technique was employed to identify and count the birds. Shannon-Weiner diversity index was used to estimate species diversity and Two-way ANOVA was used to test birds’ species richness and abundance variation across dumpsites and seasons. Results A total of 48 bird species consisting of one endemic and 10 globally threatened species were recorded. Red-billed Quelea, Marabou Stork and Egyptian Vulture were the most abundant species. There was a significant difference in bird species richness and abundance among dumpsites (F = 8.44, df = 8, P < 0.05) and F = 15.507, df = 8, P < 0.05), respectively. Moreover, a significant difference in abundance was also observed between the two seasons (F = 19.339, df = 1, P < 0.05). The highest species diversity (H’ = 3.18) was observed during wet season in Abala and Afambo dumpsites and the highest species evenness (E = 0.86) was observed during dry season in Afdera. Conclusion Bird species diversity and abundance among dumpsites was high, and man-made disturbance are main threats for conservation of birds in the area. Therefore, conservation measures are needed to maintain survival of birds mainly the globally threatened species. Moreover, proper management of dumpsites is vital to support the waste dependent birds.

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Diversity and abundance of birds in dumpsites of Afar region, Ethiopia: implication for conservation

Tesfahunegny,

Assefa

2023

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Significance of dumpsites for the conservation of bird fauna in Afar region, Ethiopia

Tesfahunegny

Assefa

2023

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Background: Dumpsites have a significant role for the attraction of diverse species of wildlife including birds. This study was carried out to assess the significance of dumpsites for the conservation of birds in Afar region, Ethiopia from August, 2019 to March, 2020, covering both the wet and dry seasons. Nine dumpsites found in different towns of Afar region were selected. Point count technique was employed to identify and count the birds. Shannon-Weiner diversity index was used to estimate species diversity and Two-way ANOVA was used to test birds’ species richness and abundance variation across dumpsites and seasons. Results: A total of 48 bird species consisting of one endemic and 10 globally threatened species were recorded. Red-billed Quelea, Marabou Stork and Egyptian Vulture were the most abundant species. Variation in bird species richness and abundance among dumpsites was significant (F = 8.44, df = 8, P < 0.05) and F = 15.507, df = 8, P < 0.05), respectively. Moreover, significant seasonal variation in abundance was also observed (F = 19.339, df = 1, P < 0.05). The highest species diversity (H’ = 3.18) was observed during wet season in Abala and Afambo dumpsites and the highest species evenness (E = 0.86) was observed during dry season in Afdera. Conclusion: Bird species diversity and abundance among the dumpsites was high, and man-made disturbance in these sites are main threats for conservation of birds. Therefore, conservation measures are needed to maintain the survival of this unique bird diversity. Moreover, proper management of dumpsites is vital to support the waste dependent birds.

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Population Surveys of Endangered Egyptian vulture (<i>Neophron percnopterus</i>) in Mahasheer National Park Kotli, Azad Jammu and Kashmir

Kabir¹,

Shamas²,

Ahmad³

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The global distribution and population of the Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus) has declined but the species remains poorly studied in the Azad, Jammu and Kashmir area of Pakistan. This lack of information about the species limits the ability to adopt strategies for its conservation. This study was conducted in four selected sites of northeast Pakistan to estimate the population status of Egyptian vultures in the study area. Potential sites and colonies of the Egyptian vultures were first identified and then monitored using point count methods. We counted a maximum of 121 Egyptian vultures across the four sites that were surveyed in the study area. Conservation action at the State level is needed to help protect this vulture species of global conservation concern, and our results provide a baseline from which future monitoring can proceed.

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Population status, nesting sites and seasonal fluctuation of Egyptian vultures (Neophron percnopterus): Dynamics and implications for the species conservation in and around Jodhpur

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Diversity and abundance of birds in dumpsites of Afar region, Ethiopia: implication for conservation

Diversity and abundance of birds in dumpsites of Afar region, Ethiopia: implication for conservation

Significance of dumpsites for the conservation of bird fauna in Afar region, Ethiopia

Population Surveys of Endangered Egyptian vulture (<i>Neophron percnopterus</i>) in Mahasheer National Park Kotli, Azad Jammu and Kashmir

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