Comparative diversity and abundance of birds at Jeli, Kelantan.

A field study conducted in the Jeli area of Kelantan aimed to compare the diversity and abundance of bird species. The objective was to identify and compare bird species diversity and abundance at two locations: the University Malaysia Kelantan Jeli campus (UMK) and the area of “Kampung Baru Jalan Malaysia”, Jeli. Throughout May 2024, the UMK Jeli area recorded 13 bird species from 7 families, whereas the “Kampung Baru Jalan Malaysia” area documented 17 species from 12 families. Researchers employed mist netting to capture and record bird species in these areas. Among the recorded species, 10 were identified as resident birds in the UMK Jeli area, and three were migratory species in the “Kampung Baru Jalan Malaysia” area. All recorded bird species were classified as "Least Concern (LC)" on the IUCN Red List. The data were analyzed using the Shannon-Wiener index and the Pielou’s Evenness Index. The analysis revealed a species diversity index of 2.39 for the UMK Jeli area and 2.411 for the “Kampung Baru Jalan Malaysia” area, with species evenness indices of 0.932 and 0.851, respectively. These results indicate that the bird diversity in these areas is significantly disturbed. Overall, the Jeli district supports a diverse range of birds, which contributes considerably to biodiversity management and conservation efforts.