Keragaman Jenis Avifauna dan Potensi Pengembangannya untuk Ekowisata Birdwatching di Resort Ake Jawi, Taman Nasional Aketajawe Lolobata

Abstract

The Aketajawe Lolobata National Park (ALNP) is a conservation area with avifauna diversity and abundant endemic species. It has the potential for birdwatching ecotourism development. This study aims to determine the diversity of avifauna and the potential for birdwatching ecotourism development at Ake Jawi Resort, ALNP. The method used in determining the species diversity was Variable Circular Plot (VCP) by making ten plots on the line of observation carried out in the morning and evening. Meanwhile, questionnaires and literature studies were used to determine the potential for birdwatching ecotourism development. The results showed that the diversity of avifauna species was high with a value of H' = 3.59. Birdwatching ecotourism has the potential to be developed because it has a high variety of bird species, abundance of endemic birds, and has several interesting bird species in terms of morphology, sound, and conservation status. The development of birdwatching ecotourism potential is also supported by good public acceptance. The implication of the development of birdwatching ecotourism potential that can be undertaken is creating an interpretation path.