Status of breeding seabirds on the Northern Islands of the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Joint Authors
Shubrak, Muhammed Y.
al-Awfi, Abd al-Hadi A.
Source
Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
Issue
Vol. 21, Issue 3 (31 Jul. 2014), pp.238-249, 12 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2014-07-31
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
We undertook breeding surveys between 2010 and 2011 to assess the status of breeding birds on 16 islands in the northern Saudi Arabia.
Sixteen bird species were found breeding at three different seasons; i.e.
winter (Osprey), spring (Caspian and Saunder’s Terns), and summer (Lesser Crested, White-cheeked, Bridled Terns).
It is postulated that food availability is an important factor influencing the breeding of seabirds in the northern Saudi Arabian Red Sea.
Several species laid eggs earlier in northern parts of the Red Sea than in southern parts.
The predicted increases in temperatures (Ta) could have a negative effect on species survival in the future, especially on those whose nests that are in the open.
Finally, disturbance, predation and egg collection were probably the main immediate threats affecting the breeding seabird species in the northern Red Sea.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shubrak, Muhammed Y.& al-Awfi, Abd al-Hadi A.. 2014. Status of breeding seabirds on the Northern Islands of the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences،Vol. 21, no. 3, pp.238-249.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-380204
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shubrak, Muhammed Y.& al-Awfi, Abd al-Hadi A.. Status of breeding seabirds on the Northern Islands of the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences Vol. 21, no. 3 (2014), pp.238-249.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-380204
American Medical Association (AMA)
Shubrak, Muhammed Y.& al-Awfi, Abd al-Hadi A.. Status of breeding seabirds on the Northern Islands of the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 2014. Vol. 21, no. 3, pp.238-249.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-380204
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 248-249
Record ID
BIM-380204