Avian Diversity in Audu Bako Zoological Garden, Kano State, Nigeria
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Zoological gardens play a crucial role in maintaining avian diversity, emphasizing their value in urban biodiversity conservation amidst growing urbanization. The study assessed avian species abundance, distribution and diversity in Audu Bako Zoological Garden, using the line transect method. A total of six transects were laid and visited four times each for a period of four weeks. A total of 2300 individuals belonging to 23 species and classified into 19 families were recorded. Laughing dove (27.26%) and Long-tailed glossy starling (17.09%) were the highest occurring birds. Columbidae (2), Sturnidae (2) and Lybiidae (2) had the highest numbers of species represented. The Majority of bird species were recorded in the wetland habitat (50%), followed by the plain area (28%) and forest habitat (22%). The highest diversity and evenness were recorded in the forest habitat (2.82, 0.90), followed by wetland habitat (2.60, 0.83) and plain area (2.26, 0.72). These findings highlight the importance of the zoological garden in serving as a safe haven for bird species, emphasizing its significance in conserving bird species. A survey of nocturnal avian species and the implementation of appropriate conservation measures are recommended.
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