BIRDS IN PEAT SWAMP FOREST OF THE MALUDAM NATIONAL PARK, SARAWAK

摘要

The birds of tropical peat swamp forest have not been well documented in Sarawak, Malaysia. This study presents the list of birds at the Maludam National Park tropical peat swamp forest, based on observation and mist-netting methods. The surveys recorded a total of 121 bird species belong to 36 families. Although the peat swamp forest (PSF) was more depauperate than dipterocarp forest, it is still an important habitat associated with nutrient-poor forest species such as Hook-billed Bulbul (Setornis criniger) and Grey-breasted Babbler (Malacopteron albogulare). This study also recorded a high-profile of endangered species such as Great Slaty Woodpecker (Mulleripicus pulverlentus), Large Green Pigeon (Treron capellei) and Lesser Adjutant (Leptoptilos javanicus). Evidently, there was a diverse species of birds including some protected bird species at the Maludam National Park tropical peat swamp forest. The presence of these diverse bird species shows the importance of protection and conservation of tropical peat swamp forest for future generation.