Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences of East, cilt.4, sa.1, ss.19-27, 2021 (Hakemli Dergi)
In the present study the bird species living in the Muş Alparslan Dam and it’s surroundings were
investigated. 86 species belonging to 32 families were identified during about a year of observation
period. These species were classified as follows 51.2 % (n:44) resident, 32.5 % (n:28) migrant, 13.9 %
(n:12) winter visitor and 2.3 % (n:2) transit migratory species. According to the Red Data Book, 2 species
are in A.1.2, 16 species are in A.2, 17 species are in A.3, 16 species are in A.3.1, 12 species are in A.4, 18
species are in A.5, 1 species is in B.2, 1 species are in B.3, 1 species is in B.3.1, 1 species is in B.4 and 1
species is in B.5 status. According to the IUCN criteria, 2 species were determined to be in Near
threatened (NT), 2 species in Vulnurable (VU) and 82 species in Least concern (LC) status.