INQUIRER.net /
03:29 PM January 25, 2019
MANILA,
Philippines — While the number of water birds seen in Cagayan wetlands
decreased, conservationists have noted the presence of new bird species in the
area.
Haribon
Foundation on Friday said their recent bird monitoring activity revealed lower
population of water birds in Palaui Island and Buguey wetlands.
According
to the group, one plausible reason for the decrease in population “is the
habitat change of birds in Buguey wetlands due to the recent monocropping of
mangroves in the area.”
However,
the number of bird species that recently appeared in Cagayan wetlands has
increased compared to that of 2018, Haribon said.
The
conservation group said among the new species was the vulnerable (Vu) Chinese
Egret, which they spotted in Buguey; and the near threatened (NT) Northern
Lapwing, which they saw in Palaui Island.
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