| dc.description.abstract | The aim of the study was to determine the bird diversity in an essential
ecological area, Suwi river, Muara Ancalong, Kutai Timur, Kalimantan Timur,
Indonesia. The observation was performed at 5 locations using direct
observation at two different times, 06.00-09.00 AM and 15.00-18.00 PM
(Indonesia Central Standard Time-eight hours ahead or UTC+8 of GMT) from
April 2017 to March 2018. The results stated that 63 species from 28 family
were found with diversity index was 3.56. Fifteen birds species have a
protected status according to PP no. 7 tahun 1999 (Government regulation
document number 7 year 1999) about the preservation of plants and animals,
while six species are in appendix two and one species is included in appendix
one of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered (CITES). Appendix
one includes species threatened with extinction. Trade in specimens of these
species is permitted only in exceptional circumstances. Meanwhile, appendix
two includes species not necessarily threatened with extinction, but in which
trade must be controlled in order to avoid utilization incompatible with their
survival. In addition, four species were of vulnerable status according to the
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This study provides
information regarding the biodiversity of birds in an essential ecological area
and contributes useful base line data for conservation activities. | |
