Breeding and passage migrant bird species in Kars province

Abstract

Kars has an important location in Turkey due to its location on the African-Eurasian bird migration routes and suitable breeding and stopover sites through the province. In this study, the results of observations carried out in Kars Province during 50 days in migration and breeding periods of 2017-2018 were evaluated. According to the results of the study, 193 bird species belonging to 51 families and 8 orders were recorded in Kars Province. 11 of these species listed as globally threatened according to the IUCN criteria. It has been found that 51 species are confirmed breeders, 33 are probable breeders, and 84 are possibly breeding within the borders of province. With the presence of suitable stopover areas, it also hosts a significant number of migratory birds during migration seasons. Also, some of the globally endangered species breed in the province. In Kars and surroundings, important areas that are vital for birds, especially Kuyucuk Lake, need to be protected.

Keywords

• kuş
• avifauna
• kars
• göç
• üreyen kuşlar
• kuyucuk gölü
• bird
• avifauna
• kars
• migration
• breeding birds
• kuyucuk lake