The study was conducted in May 2016, the purpose of this research to determine the difference of Egretta garzetta’s daily frequency, male and female behavior in mangrove area Alue Naga, Banda Aceh city.
Rizky Ahadi
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Primera cita de reproducción de garceta común Egretta garzetta L., 1766 en Gipuzkoa [PDF]
Se notifica la primera cita conocida de reproducción de garceta común Egretta garzetta L., 1766 en la provincia de Gipuzkoa. En agosto de 2014 se observan dos pollos con plumaje aún no formado en el Parque Ecológico de Plaiaundi (estuario del Bidasoa).
Luengo, A., Etxaniz, M., Azpeitia, N.
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The preliminary study on feeding behavior of male and female little egret (Egretta garzetta) in mangrove and rice field habitats based on peck frequency [PDF]
The objective of the present study was to study the differences in feeding behavior from peck frequency and type of diets, between male and female little egret (Egretta garzetta) in two different habitats, mangrove and rice fields of Banda Aceh, Sumatra,
Abdullah Abdullah +2 more
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The Relationship of Nest-Site Selection Parameters, Timing of Breeding, Brood Size, and Nestling Body Condition With Brood Sex Ratio in the Black-Crowned Night Heron <i>Nycticorax nycticorax</i>. [PDF]
This study investigated the relationship of nest‐site selection parameters, timing of breeding, brood size, and nestling body condition with the brood sex ratio of Black‐crowned Night Herons (Nycticorax nycticorax) in northern Iran during 2023. Nestling sex was determined via PCR amplification of the CHD gene from blood samples.
Vesali SF +3 more
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Flyway-Scale Assessment of Habitat Suitability and Key Environmental Drivers for Waterbirds in Southern China. [PDF]
This study assessed the distribution of suitable habitats and ecological drivers for 47 waterbird species in eastern and southern China (south of the 800 mm isohyet), revealing a clear coastal‐to‐inland gradient, with NDVI and DEM identified as key environmental variables. Different ecological groups exhibited distinct habitat preferences.
Fan J +8 more
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Seasonal fluctuations attenuate stimulatory or inhibitory impacts of colonial birds on abundance, structure and diversity of soil biota [PDF]
Soil microorganisms and free-living nematodes were investigated in association with the nesting and roosting habitats of the following piscivorous and omnivorous colonial birds: black kite (Milvus migrans), great cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo), black ...
Stanislav Pen-Mouratov, Tamar Dayan
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Urban Parks Act as Refuges for Avian Biodiversity in Chaoyang District, Beijing (China). [PDF]
We assessed bird species richness, seasonal dynamics, and habitat associations across four urban parks in Beijing's Chaoyang District (China) using standardised point count surveys. A total of 68 bird species were recorded, with the highest diversity occurring in parks with extensive wetlands and marked seasonal variation during migration periods.
Ur Rahman A +5 more
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Mangrove Habitats in Zhanjiang of South China: A Potentially High-Risk Environment for Breeding Birds. [PDF]
Mangroves are important feeding and wintering grounds for many birds. However, we still know little about the risk of nest predation experienced by birds breeding in mangrove habitats. The nest predation rates were 100% for the experimental nests in mangroves within 7 days, with diverse predators. Birds breeding in Zhangjiang mangrove habitats of south
Liu Y, Liu J, Liang W.
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Abundance, Distribution and Population Trends of Waterbirds in the Usangu Wetland: A Biodiversity Hotspot Threatened by Human Activities. [PDF]
Waterbirds play vital ecological roles in wetland ecosystems. This study reports variations for 34 species of waterbirds across study sites of Usangu Wetland abundance with distribution bias in rice farms. The waterbird population trend is declining because of habitat alteration and hunting hence conservation measures should be taken to enhance ...
Chaula A, Ignas S, Ngonyoka A.
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Notocotylid Trematodes of Wild Birds in Türkiye: A Morphological Study With New Country Records. [PDF]
This study presents the first comprehensive examination of notocotylid trematodes in wild aquatic birds from the Kızılırmak Delta, Turkey. Six trematode species belonging to the genera Notocotylus and Paramonostomum were identified through detailed morphological analysis. Four species (N. skrjabini, P. alveoelongatum, P.
Öztürk M, Umur Ş.
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