Volume 6 | Issue -14
Volume 6 | Issue -14
Volume 6 | Issue -14
Volume 6 | Issue -14
Volume 6 | Issue -14
Birds are often considered as one of the most important environmental indicatorssince they are sensitive to habitat change and easy to record in any setting (Fa et al., 2017). The diversity of birds in different land-use types were investigated in the selected barangays of Malolos City, Bulacan. The result of this study may be used to assess the biodiversity value of urban areas, identify important habitats and corridors for birds, and develop conservation strategies to protect and enhance urban biodiversity.Point count method was carried out in four land-use types within the urban setting: (1) institutional; (2) residential; (3)agricultural; and (4) aquatic. A total of 1,278 individuals were recorded which included 20 species from 6 orders and 14 families. The order Passeriformes exhibited the highest prevalence, with 11 species recorded individuals. Notably, residential areas exhibited the highest species richness with 13 different bird species recorded. The Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) exhibited the highest abundance and was found in most land types, making it the most prevalent species in this study.Residential environments exhibit a greater avian species diversity compared to other land use types, owing to a confluence of factors that render residential areas particularly appealing. It offers a broad spectrum of food resources, nesting sites, water sources, and comparably undisturbed habitats. By creating and managing urban spaces that cater to the specific requirements of bird species, it is plausible to augment avian diversity and facilitate the sustenance of robust bird populations in urban settings