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Leia Andion N. Corrales

  • Biodiversity Journal, 12 (2): 0385-0390

    Jennyveive P. Cabigquez, Leia Andion N. Corrales, Angelica O. Millama & Richel E. Relox
    Effect of Microclimate on Avifaunal Diversity in Brgy. Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2021.12.2.385.390

    ABSTRACT
    Avifaunal species provide a range of ecosystem services, however their habitats have been altered rapidly by anthropogenic activities. The study was conducted in the Barangay of Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City to assess the variation of bird species composition, abundance, richness and diversity with varied levels of disturbance such as agricultural, forested and residential area and correlated to the microclimate of the area. Based on the results, a total number of eight (8) avifaunal species and 377 individuals belonging to eight (8) families were identified, namely: Nectarinia jugularis, Lonchura atricapilla, Columba livia, Gallus gallus, Passer Montanus, Rhipidura superciliaris, Motacilla flava, and Hirundo rustica. The residential area has the most abundant species, while forested area has the least abundance. The forested area is more diverse among the other habitat area with a value of H=1.172. In terms of microclimate, if the temperature is low the number of avifauna species is lesser compared to high temperature. Meanwhile, relative humidity and precipitation have a negative correlation with species diversity. Hence, the micro-climate of the area affects the diversity of avifauna in Barangay Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City. The study serves as a baseline data that can be used for conservation and protection for the remaining forest ecosystem in Cagayan de Oro City.