Ecological studies on Passeriformes in old areas at Maabda island (manfalot district)‎, Assiut governorate

Abstract EN

The aim of the present work is to study the ecological of some species of the order Passeriformes and estimate population density of hooded crow, Corvus corone cornix (L.) and house sparrow, Passer domesticus niloticus (L.) under three different habitats in old areas (Maabda Island -Manfalot district) at Assiut governorate.

This study was conducted from January 2016 to December 2017.

The results indicated that, the resident wild bird species recorded during the study period were as follow, three species of beneficial birds they were common bulbul, fantailed warbler and swallow.

Also, two species of harmful birds they were hooded crow and house sparrow.

Also, chiffchaff and white wagtail species as migratory and beneficial birds were recorded belonging to order Passeriformes.

The highest numbers of hooded crow were in fields nearby trees and field crops.

The lowest number was recorded in fields nearby buildings.

Also, the highest numbers abundance of hooded crow were during February and September, followed by March, April and December.

The highest number of house sparrow birds in old areas (Maabda Island) and Manfalot district was in fields nearby trees, followed by fields nearby buildings.

The lowest number was in field crops.

The highest general means were recorded during March, September and October.

The highest number of this bird species was recorded during winter, followed by summer and autumn.

While the lowest number was during spring 2016.