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Rudolf Vivian, . and Petol George Hubert, . (2016) Preliminary checklist of the Avifauna of Kulamba Field Centre and nearby forests in the Lower Kinabatangan-Segama Wetlands. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
This paper provides a preliminary list of bird species at and nearby Kulamba Field Centre KFC. These species were observed during the first phase of the Ramsar Site: Lower Kinabatangan-Segama Wetlands LKSW Scientific Expedition� which was held on the 16th-26th June 2014. The fiveday observation period for birds yielded 70 species from 35 families including 1 unresolved family. Only 3 species were endemic to Borneo; however these endemics”the White-crowned Shama Bornean Brown Barbet and Dusky Munia”are common in Sabah. It is found that the species observed were mainly of wetlands open spaces and secondary forests species. There was a noticeable lack of lowland forest bird species. The common bird species seen flying constantly at KFC were the Silver-rumped Spinetail Mossy-nest Swiftlet and Pacific Swallow. Brahminy Kites and other birds-of-prey can be seen soaring high above Sg. Kulamba and Sg. Kretam. To local birders or bird enthusiasts the avifauna of the KFC and its nearby areas is not remarkably interesting due to the fact that the bird species recorded could be easily and commonly seen in most open areas and forest edges near coasts and large rivers. Recommendations for further research were also made.
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Abstract
This paper provides a preliminary list of bird species at and nearby Kulamba Field Centre KFC. These species were observed during the first phase of the Ramsar Site: Lower Kinabatangan-Segama Wetlands LKSW Scientific Expedition� which was held on the 16th-26th June 2014. The fiveday observation period for birds yielded 70 species from 35 families including 1 unresolved family. Only 3 species were endemic to Borneo; however these endemics”the White-crowned Shama Bornean Brown Barbet and Dusky Munia”are common in Sabah. It is found that the species observed were mainly of wetlands open spaces and secondary forests species. There was a noticeable lack of lowland forest bird species. The common bird species seen flying constantly at KFC were the Silver-rumped Spinetail Mossy-nest Swiftlet and Pacific Swallow. Brahminy Kites and other birds-of-prey can be seen soaring high above Sg. Kulamba and Sg. Kretam. To local birders or bird enthusiasts the avifauna of the KFC and its nearby areas is not remarkably interesting due to the fact that the bird species recorded could be easily and commonly seen in most open areas and forest edges near coasts and large rivers. Recommendations for further research were also made.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
|---|---|
| AGROVOC Term: | Birds |
| AGROVOC Term: | Surveys |
| AGROVOC Term: | Identification |
| AGROVOC Term: | Wetlands |
| AGROVOC Term: | Mangrove forests |
| AGROVOC Term: | Mangrove swamps |
| AGROVOC Term: | Surveys |
| AGROVOC Term: | Species diversity |
| AGROVOC Term: | Endemic species |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:16 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13778 |
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