Determination of birdwatching tourism locations for red-knobbed hornbill (rhyticeros cassidix) around lake Lindu, Lore Lindu National park, central Sulawesi

Abstract

Red-knobbed Hornbill (Rhyticeros cassidix) is a Sulawesi endemic hornbill. This bird is a species of bird that was used as a mascot by Lore Lindu National Park. Red-knobbed Hornbill population is spread in almost the entire Lore Lindu National Park area, especially around Lake Lindu. Lake Lindu is a lake located in the Enclave Lindu region, located in the utilization zone and the rehabilitation zone of the Lindu Resort, Lore Lindu National Park. The conditions around the lake are highland rainforest and settlement. Red-knobbed hornbills are generally easy to find in forest areas around lakes or settlements. Red-knobbed Hornbill has the potential as an object of natural tourist attraction, especially for special ecotourism or birdwatching, therefore it is necessary to know locations that have a high frequency of attendance. The purpose of this study was to determine the distribution of Red-knobbed Hornbills around Lake Lindu. Retrieval of data using the point count method combined in a transect line that is placed scattered around Lake Lindu. Data collection includes the number of Red-knobbed Hornbill individuals, habitat, time of attendance, and access from the settlement. Determination of birdwatching locations based on the results of scoring the number of individuals, habitats, and access from settlements. The results showed that there were eight Red-knobbed Hornbill monitoring locations around Lake Lindu. Red-knobbed Hornbill is active from 6:00 to 10:00 and 14:00 to 18:00. The presence of feed trees (Ficus sp.) Affects the level of the presence of Red-knobbed Hornbill. The research is expected to be used as input for management of birdwatching tours around Lake Lindu.