Characteristics of Breeding Bird Communities in Mt. Namsan, Seoul, Korea

  • Rhim, Shin-Jae (Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University) ;
  • Lee, Ju-Young (Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University) ;
  • Kang, Jeong-Hoon (Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University)
  • Received : 2006.06.26
  • Accepted : 2006.09.30
  • Published : 2006.10.30

Abstract

This study was conducted to clarify the characteristics of breeding bird communities between deciduous and coniferous forests from April to June 2005 in Mt. Namsan, Seoul, Korea. Two 10ha areas were selected for territory mapping of breeding bird communities. Number of breeding bird species, pairs,density and bird species diversity index were higher in deciduous forest with increasing amount of foliage in the forest profile or as forest structures developed compared with coniferous forest. The number of in coniferous forest. The differences in habitat structure between both study areas are very likely to have influenced how breeding birds used the available habitat. Forest structure and its interactions with birds should be consideration in forest management for birds and their habitat.

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Acknowledgement

Grant : National Long-Term Ecological Research Project

Supported by : Korea Ministry of Environment

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