Bird Transect Survey at Kampung Baung Bayam: A Potential Ecotourism Attraction at Homestays in Kelantan, Malaysia

Abstract

A direct observation survey of birds on a 2 km transect carried out in Kampung Baung Bayam,Kelantan revealed at least 20 species of birds. Yellow-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus goiavier), ZebraDove (Geopelia striata), Jungle Myna (Acridotheres fuscus), Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis)and White-throat Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) were commonly spotted during this study. Acheck on the conservation status in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species indicates that there isa need to add more data on avifauna in this area for conservation planning and management.