PENYEBARAN DAN POPULASI BURUNG PARUH BENGKOK PADA BEBERAPA TIPE HABITAT DI PAPUA

Abstract

Species existence in a site depends strongly on food availability and proper habitat condition. For birds, land cover condition, food stock and human interference become factors affecting species distribution and population size. This research was conducted to obtain information on the distribution and population size of parrots (Psittacidae) at some habitats in Papua. The observations on species, population and habitat conditions of Psittacidae used a line transect method, which were placed on some forest areas in Teluk Cenderawasih National Park and Numfor Island. The results showed that 8 species of Psittacidae were found in mix-forest at Aisandami, 7 species at Werabur, and 5 species at Saribi, Numfor. Cacatua galeritta and Micropsitta geelvinkiana were dominant species and distributed broadly on Aisandami. Lorius lorry became dominant and evenly distributed on Werabur. Eos cyagenia and Eclectus roratus were dominant and distributed on Saribi. The habitat types were various, from mix-forest, sago forest, farms, primary forest, shifted forest and coastal forest. Human activities around the habitats could affect on birds distribution and population.