Short Communication: Roosting behavior of Wintering Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) in Peninsular Malaysia

Ismail, Nor Adibah; Jufri, Abdillah Bagir Abdul Kadir Al; Daud, Ummi Nur Syafiqah; Nor, Shukor Md.; Mansor, Mashhor

doi:10.13057/biodiv/d210231

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“…Preening and feather arranging are both forms of maintenance behavior in birds that are essential for maintaining feather quality by eliminating dirt and oil (Ismail et al 2020;McCullough et al 2020) or lowering the prevalence of ectoparasites (Waite et al 2012). All bird species depend on healthy feathers to maintain their body heat, which can only occur when the feathers are in good condition (Nascimento et al 2014).…”

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Brood care behavior of the painted stork (Mycteria leucocephala) in Peninsular Malaysia

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Abstract. Zakaria MA, Daud UNS, Mansor MS, Md. Nor S. 2022. Brood care behavior of the painted stork (Mycteria leucocephala) in Peninsular Malaysia. Biodiversitas 23: 5406-5411. Waterbirds can serve as bio-indicators for their surrounding environments, indicating issues such as habitat degradation and climate change. One factor that contributes to successful reproduction for many bird species is parental behavior during the brood care stage. The painted stork (Mycteria leucocephala) is a waterbird species that provide biparental care throughout the breeding season. Although many studies have focused on populations of this species, information about their behavior, particularly during nestling rearing, remains lacking. Hence, this study was conducted to examine the parental behavior of painted storks between the early and late stages of brood care in two different colonies located in Peninsular Malaysia: Tasik Shah Alam (TSA) in Selangor and Upper Bisa Putrajaya Wetland (UBPW) in Putrajaya from May to September 2016. Three pairs of painted storks were monitored in every site, and seven behaviors were identified: roosting, preening, nest repair, wing opening, flying, feeding and brooding. Of all the behaviors recorded, flying, roosting and wing-opening behavior were the most frequently observed behaviors in both study areas during the early stage of brood care. However, painted storks were found to spend most of their time flying when the chicks had grown up by the late stage. This may be due to the food demand for the parents and their chicks. As the nestlings grow bigger, more food is required before the nestling can fledge independently. This is supported by increased feeding frequency observed from the early to late stages. Males were found to have a higher frequency of all behaviors than females. This data facilitates a greater understanding of painted stork behavior, which can help in their conservation and management processes.

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Brood care behavior of the painted stork (Mycteria leucocephala) in Peninsular Malaysia

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Population trends of passage and wintering barn swallows (Hirundo Rustica) in Peninsular Malaysia

Ismail

Daud

Nor

et al. 2021

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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In Peninsular Malaysia, passage and wintering Barn Swallows (Hirundo rustica) often congregate at nocturnal roosts in towns. As a Holarctic migratory species, it is at risk of population collapse. Despite extensive research, little is known about this species in its wintering grounds, especially in the tropics. This study aimed to determine how climate change influences the population growth of this species across a geographical area over a decade, from 2009 to 2019. A species distribution model was constructed using data obtained from the eBird database – a citizen science project – of records from diverse locations. We used the Kernel Density tool in ArcGIS to describe Barn Swallow density and expansion pattern across Peninsular Malaysia. We demonstrate that the Barn Swallow’s population has fallen by about 27.1% over the last decade. In 2009, the species was dispersed in two distinct areas: Perlis to Pulau Pinang; and the Pahang region bordering Selangor and Negeri Sembilan; in addition, some individuals chose to winter in south-eastern Johor. Within ten years, the flock has descended from Perlis to the northwest corner of Perak, while the vast wintering area in Pahang has decreased and stretched down to Melaka and Johor. The differences in Barn Swallow numbers and distribution patterns observed in this study could be a result of climate and land use changes which have caused this species to spread to parts of other wintering regions, altering the arrival and departure times of migration, thereby interfering with its breeding season.

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Do Barn Swallows (Hirundo rustica gutturalis) prefer to breed in inhabited houses in South Korea?

Jeong

Shin

Lim³

et al. 2023

The Wilson Journal of Ornithology

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Short Communication: Roosting behavior of Wintering Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) in Peninsular Malaysia

Cited by 3 publications

References 12 publications

Brood care behavior of the painted stork (Mycteria leucocephala) in Peninsular Malaysia

Brood care behavior of the painted stork (Mycteria leucocephala) in Peninsular Malaysia

Population trends of passage and wintering barn swallows (Hirundo Rustica) in Peninsular Malaysia

Do Barn Swallows (Hirundo rustica gutturalis) prefer to breed in inhabited houses in South Korea?

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