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http://dx.doi.org/10.13047/KJEE.2016.30.6.1067

Longitudinal Survey of Strix aluco During Breeding Season and Their Habitat in Korea -The First Reported Case Study  

Kim, Woo-Yuel (Division of Ecological Survey Research of NIE)
Choi, Won-Suk (Dept. of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology Chonnam National University)
Park, Jong-Chul (Division of Ecological Survey Research of NIE)
Sung, Ha-Cheol (Dept. of Biology Chonnam National University)
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Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology / v.30, no.6, 2016 , pp. 1067-1072 More about this Journal
Abstract
In this study, we determined the ecological characteristics of Strix aluco, which is designated as an endangered category II species. Towards this, we identified the actual home range of Strix aluco that breed in Korea, and collected the data necessary for protecting, preserving and managing owl populations. This study was conducted from April 14 to May 20 of 2016 during the breeding season of Strix aluco as part of the 4th National Ecosystem Survey and in accordance with the Natural Environment Conservation Act. We captured and subsequently released a female owl with a total length of 423.5mm and a weight of 550g in Kyungbuk area, succeeded in tracking it for the first time in Korea and secured 6 points of direct observation and satellite tracking observation. The distance from the nest to the farthest point was 93m. As a result of the analysis of habitat points within a100m-radius during breeding period, it was established that their habitat consists of 34.2% of non-irrigated land, 30.6% of mixed forest land, 10.5% of orchard, and 9.4% of natural grassland. These findings are consistent with the previous estimate of home range studies. Further research based on follow-up studies on males or other individuals is required to develop a stronger basis for protection and conservation of endangered wildlife class II owls.
Keywords
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION; BROODING PERIOD; 100m RADIUS; NONIRRIGATED LAND; MIXED FOREST LAND;
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