Types of Birds by Food Type in Subak Mambal Rice Field, Badung Regency

Funding period : 2018- Active

Abstrak

High diversity of bird species is the basic capital to make an area as one of the ecotourism destinations such as "bird watching", in addition, subak can also be developed into "Subak Tourism". The purpose of this study was to determine the types of birds based on the type of food in Subak Mambal rice fields, Badung Regency. Observations were made using the roaming method in all locations in April-May 2018. The time of observation was carried out in the morning at 06.30-10: 00 pm, and continued in the afternoon at 16: 00-18: 30 pm. The observations were 34 species of birds. The types of birds that predominate are insectivorous birds / small caterpillars, small lizards, lizards and small grain-eating / fruit-eating birds, but fish-eating, frogs, eels and nectar / honey-sucking birds are found, 2 species of birds based on type of sound, there are 7 types of birds that are protected (L) by government regulations because it is rare and appendix. The use of birds as ecotourism attractions "bird watching" in this area is the diversity of bird species, bird status, bird activity and interaction of birds with vegetation / habitat. Interesting activities for ecotourism attractions are foraging, flying flying, perching and nesting activities.