Determination of Ornithological Potential of Iron Marshes (Bitlis-Muş, Türkiye)

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Acar Ş., Durmuş A.

EURASIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY, cilt.1, sa.1, ss.17-27, 2024 (Hakemli Dergi)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 1 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Dergi Adı: EURASIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.17-27
  • Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

In the present study the bird species inhabiting the Iron Marshes (Bitlis-Muş) were investigated. Dobinson's point and line transect methods were used for counting the birds. 173 bird species belonging to 40 families were observed during the approximately one-year observation period. These species were classified as follows 29.5 % (n=51) resident, 53.17 % (n=92) summer migratory, 12.71 % (n=22) winter visitor and 4.62 % (n=8) transit migratory. According to the Red Data Book, 20 species are in A.1.2, 34 species are in A.2, 48 species are in A.3, 19 species are in A.3.1, 17 species are in A.4, 23 species are in A.5, 1 species is in B.2, 6 species are in B.3, 2 species are in B.3.1, 2 species are in B4 status and 1 species is in B.5. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) criteria, 2 species are in determined to be in endangered (EN), 7 species in near threatened (NT), 3 species in vulnerable (VU) and 161 species in least concern (LC) status.