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Assessment of anthropogenic-causing-agents act on waterbirds-diversity in the vicinity of Tarbela Dam, Indus River, Pakistan / Avaliação de agentes antropogênicos que agem na diversidade de aves aquáticas nas proximidades da Represa de Tarbela, rio Indus, Paquistão
Rahman, Q; Nadeem, M S; Altaf, M; Khan, S H; Saeed, A; Naseer, J; Hamed, M H; Kayani, A R; Rais, M.
  • Rahman, Q; PMAS-Arid Agriculture UNiversity Rawalpindi. Department of Zoology. Rawalpindi. PK
  • Nadeem, M S; PMAS-Arid Agriculture UNiversity Rawalpindi. Department of Zoology. Rawalpindi. PK
  • Altaf, M; The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. Department of Forestry, Range and Wildlife Management. Bahawalpur. PK
  • Khan, S H; University of Agriculture Faisalabad. Department of Forestry and Range Management. Faisalabad. PK
  • Saeed, A; The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. Department of Forestry, Range and Wildlife Management. Bahawalpur. PK
  • Naseer, J; The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. Department of Forestry, Range and Wildlife Management. Bahawalpur. PK
  • Hamed, M H; Minhaj University Lahore. School of Zoology. PK
  • Kayani, A R; PMAS-Arid Agriculture UNiversity Rawalpindi. Department of Zoology. Rawalpindi. PK
  • Rais, M; PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi. Department of Wildlife Management. Rawalpindi. PK
Braz. j. biol ; 84: e251197, 2024. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1350305
ABSTRACT
Abstract Birds are among the best bio-indicators, which can guide us to recognize some of the main conservation concerns in ecosystems. Anthropogenic impacts such as deforestation, habitat degradation, modification of landscapes, and decreased quality of habitats are major threats to bird diversity. The present study was designed to detect anthropogenic causative agents that act on waterbird diversity in Tarbella Dam, Indus River, Pakistan. Waterbird censuses were carried out from March 2019 to February 2020 in multiple areas around the dam. A total of 2990 waterbirds representing 63 species were recorded. We detected the highest waterbird richness and diversity at Pehure whereas the highest density was recorded at Kabbal. Human activity impacts seemed to be the main factor determining the waterbird communities as waterbirds were negatively correlated with the greatest anthropogenic impacts. Waterbirds seem to respond rapidly to human disturbance.
RESUMO
Resumo As aves estão entre os melhores bioindicadores, o que pode nos orientar a reconhecer algumas das principais preocupações de conservação dos ecossistemas. Impactos antrópicos como desmatamento, degradação de habitat, modificação de paisagens e diminuição da qualidade dos habitats são as principais ameaças à diversidade de aves. O presente estudo foi desenhado para detectar agentes causadores antropogênicos que atuam na diversidade de aves aquáticas na Represa de Tarbella, rio Indus, Paquistão. Censos de aves aquáticas foram realizados de março de 2019 a fevereiro de 2020 em várias áreas ao redor da barragem. Um total de 2.990 aves aquáticas representando 63 espécies foi registrado. Detectamos a maior riqueza e diversidade de aves aquáticas em Pehure, enquanto a maior densidade foi registrada em Kabbal. Os impactos da atividade humana parecem ser o principal fator determinante das comunidades de aves aquáticas, uma vez que as aves aquáticas foram negativamente correlacionadas com os maiores impactos antrópicos. As aves aquáticas parecem responder rapidamente às perturbações humanas.

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Ecosystem / Rivers Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Braz. j. biol Year: 2024 Type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Minhaj University Lahore/PK / PMAS-Arid Agriculture UNiversity Rawalpindi/PK / PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi/PK / The Islamia University of Bahawalpur/PK / University of Agriculture Faisalabad/PK

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Ecosystem / Rivers Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Braz. j. biol Year: 2024 Type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Minhaj University Lahore/PK / PMAS-Arid Agriculture UNiversity Rawalpindi/PK / PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi/PK / The Islamia University of Bahawalpur/PK / University of Agriculture Faisalabad/PK