Avifauna in the Niger Delta University (NDU) Environment, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Samuel Ereso Ibiaminapu; Abowei Jasper F. N

doi:10.59890/ijarss.v3i10.130

Authors

Samuel Ereso Ibiaminapu Niger Delta University
Abowei Jasper F. N Niger Delta University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59890/ijarss.v3i10.130

Keywords:

Avifauna, NDU-Environment, Wilberforce Island, Niger Delta, Nigeria

Abstract

The avifauna in the Niger Delta University environment was studied from January to December 2023 to provide baseline data for further scientific studies. The study was carried out using random trail and non-trail surveys by direct sighting, binoculars with 8 x 40 pair magnification, and a Nikon D500 DSLR camera and a 70-200mm optical zoom lens. Avifauna was identified using field officers and keys. Biodiversity indices and abundance scores were used for analysis. Sixty-six (66) avian species from twenty-nine (29) families were present. Fifty-eight avian species were residents. These were granivores, carnivores, insectivores, piscivores, omnivores, and frugivores. Their habitats were vegetation, shallow waters, grasslands, wetlands, and marshes. Some species were endangered or vulnerable and dominant or rare. Species biodiversity was significant.

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