Avifauna at coastal area of Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

Abstract

The study of avifauna at coastal area of Universiti Malaysia Terengganu had been conducted for six months starting from July until December. The purposes of this study are to identify the bird species that present at coastal area and to enrich the existent checklist of bird species. Direct observation method was used in this study. A total of 28 species of birds from 18 families have been recorded. Family Alcedinidae had recorded the highest number of species, with six species. The most common bird that can be found at the coastal area of Universiti Malaysia Terengganu are Peaceful dove (Geopelia striata), White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) and Black-capped Kingfisher (Halcyon pillecita) Based on observation day, White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) was the most frequent observed species.