A Study on Ornıthofauna of the Saray Kaz Lake (Van)

Abstract

In the present study the bird species living in the Saray Kaz Lake were investigated. Dobinson’s point and line transect methods were used for counting of birds.

116 species belonging to 33 families were identified during about a year of observation period. These species were classified as follows 32.76 % (38) resident, 49.14 % (57) migratory, 8.62 % (16) winter visitor and 9.48 % (11) transit migratory species. According to the Red Data Book, 11 species are in A.1.2, 23 species were in A.2, 26 species were in A.3, 17 species were in A.3.1, 12 species were in A.4, 20 species were in A.5, 1 species were in B.2, 2 species were in B.3.1,2 species were in B3,2 species were in B4 status. According to the IUCN criteria, 2 species were determined to be in EN, 6 species in NT, 3 species in VU and 105 species in LC status.