We investigated bird species richness and feeding guilds in two contrasting habitat types i.e. forest and developed areas in Muallim district of Perak, Peninsular Malaysia. Field surveys were conducted by using point-count observation along transects and mist-netting methods to determine the presence of bird species in the forest and developed areas. There were 28 species of birds from 23 families found in these habitats, where 13 species were found in forest and 15 species in the developed areas. The species richness was similar between forest and urbanized habitats. Forest birds were mainly frugivores and frugivore-insectivores whereas those from developed areas were insectivore-granivores and insectivores. Insects are important food resources in both habitats. Our results suggest that the availability of food resources in a locality may partly influence the community structure of Avifauna where conversion of forest into developed areas may induce shifts in the distribution of feedin.....

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We investigated bird species richness and feeding guilds in two contrasting habitat types i.e. forest and developed areas in Muallim district of Perak, Peninsular Malaysia. Field surveys were conducted by using point-count observation along transects and mist-netting methods to determine the presence of bird species in the forest and developed areas. There were 28 species of birds from 23 families found in these habitats, where 13 species were found in forest and 15 species in the developed areas. The species richness was similar between forest and urbanized habitats. Forest birds were mainly frugivores and frugivore-insectivores whereas those from developed areas were insectivore-granivores and insectivores. Insects are important food resources in both habitats. Our results suggest that the availability of food resources in a locality may partly influence the community structure of Avifauna where conversion of forest into developed areas may induce shifts in the distribution of feedin.....

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This research aimed to study the feasibility of establishment of Tuanku Zara Salim Edu-Forest at Behrang Forest Reserve (BFR), Perak. To achieve this aim, we performed inventories on small mammal, bird, and insect species and studied their IUCN conservation status and protection under Wildlife Conservation Act 2010. From the survey, we found that there were three species of small mammal, 13 species of birds, 32 families with 29 genera of terrestrial insects, and 23 families with 36 genera of aquatic insects at the BFR. Almost all of the bird species were protected where three species were classified as nearly threatened and one as vulnerable. Based on these findings, BFR serves as an important area for wildlife conservation and has high ecological value for animal biodiversity studies. Therefore, the establishment of Tuanku Zara Salim Edu-Forest at BFR is highly recommended as it can provide wide opportunities for students, academicians and local communities to conduct educat.....

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