Rapid Assessment of Nocturnal Sciurid and Avifauna Diversity in Kadamaian – Kinabalu Park for Ecotourism Potential

Authors

  • Arifuddin MN
  • Izereen M
  • Fred T
  • Suganthi A
  • Jayaraj VK

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51200/jtbc.v18i.3443

Keywords:

canopy mammals, birds, gliding squirrels, ecotourism potential

Abstract

A rapid assessment of sciurids  and avifauna was done from 14th October 2020 – 20th October 2020 in Kadamaian – Kinabalu Park, Kota Belud, Sabah. Two sets of binoculars (Swarovski 8x30 and Bushnell 10x42) and two sets of Digital SLR cameras affixed with telephoto lens (Canon 7D; Tamron 150-600mm G2 F/4-6.3 and Nikon D500; Nikkor 200-500mm F/5.6) were used to aid in data collections. This assessment managed to record 5 species of Sciurids and 58 species of Avifauna in and around the Kadamaian-Kinabalu Park. Continuous biodiversity surveys are crucial in Kadamaian – Kinabalu, Sabah to maximize the potential ecotourism opportunity.

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Published

2021-10-15

How to Cite

MN, A. ., M, I. ., T, F. ., A, S. ., & VK, J. . (2021). Rapid Assessment of Nocturnal Sciurid and Avifauna Diversity in Kadamaian – Kinabalu Park for Ecotourism Potential. Journal of Tropical Biology & Conservation (JTBC), 18, 57–69. https://doi.org/10.51200/jtbc.v18i.3443
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