Publication: Avifauna diversity of Bauang Bakawan Eco-tourism park, La Union, Philippines
| dc.contributor.author | Abenes, Christ Ivan C. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-03-05T08:13:30Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-03-05T08:13:30Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-03 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Despite the ecological significance of mangrove ecosystems, there is a lack of updated and site-specific data on avian diversity within many local eco-tourism parks in the Philippines, including the Bauang Bakawan Eco-Tourism Park (BBETP). To address this, the study assessed the avifaunal diversity of BBETP to support evidence-based conservation strategies and sustainable habitat management. The study employed the point count method using ten established observation points, each with a 250 m radius, to collect data on avifaunal presence, endemism, conservation status, avian community structure, and diversity. The study recorded a total of 627 individual birds, representing 20 species across 13 families. The Golden-bellied Gerygone was recorded as the most dominant. Twelve of these species are native, four are migratory birds, two are endemic, and another two are introduced species. Nineteen species are classified as least concern, while one species, the Java Sparrow, is considered endangered. The park showed high evenness (J'= 0.88) and moderate diversity (H' = 2.64) indicating a well-balanced and stable avian community, suggesting that the park provides suitable and evenly distributed resources that support diverse bird species. This underscores the ecological value of BBETP as a favorable habitat for avian biodiversity and highlights its potential for sustainable conservation and eco-tourism. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Abenes, C. C. (2025). Avifauna diversity of Bauang Bakawan Eco-tourism park, La Union, Philippines. [Unpublished Undergraduate Thesis]. Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University - North La Union Campus, Sapilang, Bacnotan, La Union. Lakasa ti Sirib, DMMMSU Institutional Repository. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://lakasa.dmmmsu.edu.ph/handle/123456789/1164 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.publisher | Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University - North La Union Campus | |
| dc.sdg | SDG 15 | |
| dc.title | Avifauna diversity of Bauang Bakawan Eco-tourism park, La Union, Philippines | |
| dc.type | Thesis | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication |