Biodiversity of Bird Species in the Work Area PT. Sinar Mas Agro Resources and Technology Tbk., Papua Region

Abstract

The research aims to determine the biodiversity of bird species in the work area of PT. Sinar Mas Agro Resources and Technology Tbk., Papua Region. The research was conducted in July – December 2024 in the High Conservation Value Area (HCV) owned by PT. Sinar Kencana Inti Perkasa (SKIP) and PT Sumber Indah Perkasa (SIP) Papua Lereh Region, Kaureh District, Jayapura Regency. The results of the inventory of bird diversity and population density showed that there were 59 species of birds from the Acipitridae family, 7 species from the Psittaculidae family, and 4 species from the Columbidae family. The observation location with the highest number of individuals was found at station A, namely 24 types from 15 families; Station G as many as 18 types from 10 families; and Station B as many as 24 species from 13 families The bird diversity index values for all locations ranged from medium to high with a Shannon-Wienner index value H' = 2.590 – 3.681. The highest score was at station F with H'= 3.6811station I with H'= 3.543; and station B with H'= 3.201. Based on their conservation nature, 42 species of birds are in protected status based on applicable laws and regulations, 58 species are classified as LC and NT categories according to IUCN, 37 species are classified as Appendix I and II categories of CITES, 14 species are classified as endemic birds of Papua and 2 types of migratory birds. The Yellow Paradise Bird (Paradiseae minor) which is an endemic bird was found at 7 observation stations.