Noteworthy comments on birds for mega-diverse Myanmar
Myanmar, recognized for its rich biodiversity in South, Southeast, and East Asia, continues to unveil new avian taxa and record significant species range extensions. This study presents and analyzes bird observations from 2010 to 2023, emphasizing less accessible regions like the Hkakabo Razi Landscape, Shan States, Tanintharyi, and the Ayeyarwady delta. Utilizing audio-visual records, we document 13 bird species, including range extensions and novel sightings. Our findings highlight Myanmar’s critical role in avian biodiversity, underscoring the importance of conservation efforts. This research contributes to narrowing the knowledge gap on bird species distributions within Myanmar, revealing a thriving community of bird enthusiasts and the potential for future discoveries.
Authors
- Sai Sein Lin Oo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9897-6164)
- Lay Win (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6937-2791)
- Swen C. Renner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6893-4219)
- Marcela Suarez‐Rubio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0596-2626)
- Saw Moses
- Paul J. J. Bates (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3630-739X)
- Thein Aung
- Myint Kyaw
- Thiri Dae We Aung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8012-0481)
- Saw Myat Ohnmar
- Kay Thwe Myint
Institutions
- Natural History Museum Vienna (AT)
- Gregor Mendel Institute of Molecular Plant Biology (AT)
- Yadanabon University (MM)
- Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Association (MM)
- Centre for Healthy Start Initiative (NG)
- Sevenoaks Hospital (GB)
- Technological University Myeik (MM)
- BOKU University (AT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Threatened Taxa
- Published
- 2025-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.9317.17.2.26459-26467
- Primary Topic
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00