Avifaunal Surveys
Avifaunal Surveys
Bird species, or avifauna, are widely regarded as reliable ecological indicators due to their sensitivity to changes in ecosystem functioning.
Their presence or absence often reflects the health of an environment, particularly as bird communities are closely tied to land cover. As land cover changes, so too does the composition of bird species in the area, as it directly influences available habitats. A diverse range of habitats typically supports a wider variety of bird species.
Our field assessments include a variety of methods, such as vantage point surveys, dawn and dusk observations, and transect surveys across the project area. In heavily forested regions, we often utilize established hunting paths to access remote areas.
Activities
During our avifaunal surveys, we undertake a comprehensive range of activities to gather critical data, including:
- Identifying key species, particularly those listed by the IUCN and species of special concern (SSC);
- Conducting density surveys for selected key species;
- Monitoring bird movements from various vantage points;
- Assessing behavioural aspects of key species, with a focus on those potentially affected by proposed developments, such as observing breeding behaviours;
- Documenting the distribution of species previously unrecorded in the area;
- Performing Diurnal Point Surveys to estimate spatial and temporal site usage by resident and migratory raptors and other diurnal passerines.