Overstayed Migratory Bird Species on The Coast of Banda Aceh City, Aceh Province

Yuri Gagarin (Research Center for Elephant Conservation and Biodiversity Forest (PKGB) University of Syiah Kuala)
Abdullah Abdullah (Department of Biology Education, FKIP of Syiah Kuala University, Darussalam-Banda Aceh 23111, Indonesia)
Zulfikar Zulfikar (Research Center for Elephant Conservation and Biodiversity Forest, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh 24415, Indonesia)
Hafizd Ramadhan (Faculty of Medicine, Syiah Kuala Darussalam University-Banda Aceh 23111, Indonesia)

BIOTIK: Jurnal Ilmiah Biologi Teknologi dan Kependidikan
Vol 12, No 2 (2024): JURNAL BIOTIK

Bird migration is a critical ecological phenomenon influenced by various factors such as temperature changes, food availability, and reproductive cycles. Understanding the dynamics of migratory bird populations within specific regions is essential for conservation efforts. This study aims to identify migratory bird species within Banda Aceh City, focusing on the phenomenon of overstaying migratory birds. Conducted between April and June 2022, data collection took place in several locations, employing the concentration count method. Descriptive data analysis was performed to catalog bird species, and the Shannon-Wiener index was utilized to assess biodiversity. Results revealed the presence of four shorebird species. The study underscores the importance of protecting migratory bird populations in urban environments and highlights the potential impacts of their loss or disruption. Joint conservation efforts are crucial to safeguarding these species, and favorable conditions may encourage some individuals from commonly migrating species to remain in urban areas.