Sayyad Ilanloo; Aziz Ozzar; Farshid Dilmaqani
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Wetlands are considered as one of the most important ecosystems in the world and they are also among the most threatened ecosystems in the world. On the other hand, knowing the birds' community and vegetation are considered as two important elements in the survival of wetlands. Therefore, the ...
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Wetlands are considered as one of the most important ecosystems in the world and they are also among the most threatened ecosystems in the world. On the other hand, knowing the birds' community and vegetation are considered as two important elements in the survival of wetlands. Therefore, the present study was conducted to investigate the species diversity of birds and plants for conservation objectives of the Sulduz wetland. Based on the results of this research, the vegetation complex of this wetland consists of 69 plant species belonging to 62 genera and 26 families. The families of Asteraceae (13 species), Chenopodiaceae (10 species), Poaceae (6 species) and Brassicaceae (6 species) have the highest number of herbaceous species was shown in sulduz wetland. Among the studied plants, the trophites with 45 species are the most, as well as camphites and phanerophytes, each with 3 species, constitute the smallest biodiversity of plant elements in the region, respectively. Also from the community of birds 127 species of birds in Solduz wetland belonging to 44 families and 15 orders identified and recorded. Among the various families identified, The Anatidea family with 18 species, Scolopacidae and Turdidae families each with 8 species are the most species richness in the wetland. Considering the proper vegetation and the availability of adequate water for the Sulduz wetland, development study of this wetland is a priority and to be placed in the Ramsar Convention in the proposed wetlands.
Masoud Yousefi; Ali Khani; Sayad Sheykhi Inanlou; Elham Nourani; Anousheh Kaffash
Volume 6, Issue 2 , December 2017, , Pages 107-118
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Status and distribution of breeding birds in Iran is poorly known, especially in the north-east of Iran. In this study we present the result of our long-term field observations of breeding birds in northeastern Iran, Khorasan-e-Razavi province (Mashhad County, Sabzevar County, Sarakhs County, ...
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Status and distribution of breeding birds in Iran is poorly known, especially in the north-east of Iran. In this study we present the result of our long-term field observations of breeding birds in northeastern Iran, Khorasan-e-Razavi province (Mashhad County, Sabzevar County, Sarakhs County, Dargaz County, Quchan County, Torbat-e Heydarieh County) since 2008. We confirmed the breeding status of 54 bird species, some of which, namely Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus, Saker Falcon Falco cherrug, Asian Houbara Bustard Chlamydotis macqueenii and European roller Coracias garrulus are threatened. We believe that the number of breeding birds in Khorasan-e-Razavi province is much higher than reported here, but further observations and evidence is required to confirm the exact number. Due to the importance of uniform data collection and monitoring of breeding birds, we provide a framework for recording these data within Iran.
