Title
Wakhan Avifauna Survey- Priority Species for Conservation and Survey of Autumn Migration
Author(s)
Aye, R.
Abstract
The Wakhan Corridor is home to an array of distinctive flora and fauna including some unique Himalayan birdlife. Two Important Bird Areas (IBAs) have been designated along the Corridor due to the occurrence of several specialized and rare species. However, previous data on bird populations in this isolated region are extremely limited, with no information on specific sites within the Wakhan Corridor. Data on biodiversity are vital for ensuring Protected Areas are designated accurately; so WCS have been sending teams up to the Wakhan for several years to document species presence, particularly since, aside from being home to many breeding and resident birds, it provides a valuable stop-over site for several migratory species. For conservation planning, it is also important to determine the conservation value of the Wakhan Corridor habitat in terms of the priority species that exist there such as the saker falcon, Himalayan snowcock and bar-headed goose. This report discusses the methodology behind the comprehensive survey and the key results.
Keywords
Wakhan Corridor, Badakhshan, avifauna, Protected Area planning, survey, bird count, priority species, migration stopover, global conservation status, high-altitude species, riverine habitat, Important Bird Area, high-altitude species, transect count, inde
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