Research Article

Bird species in the Arac Stream of Safranbolu in Türkiye

Volume: 18 Number: 2 August 15, 2025
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Bird species in the Arac Stream of Safranbolu in Türkiye

Abstract

This study was conducted between 2022 and 2023 to identify bird species in the Arac Stream in the Safranbolu district in the province of Karabuk, Türkiye. A total of 54 bird species belonging to 14 orders and 32 families were identified during the survey. Of the species observed, 11 (20.4%) were summer migrants, 1 (1.8%) was a winter migrant and 42 (77.8%) were resident species. Summer migrants included the white stork (Ciconia ciconia), turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur), hoopoe (Upupa epops), bee-eater (Merops apiaster), swift (Apus apus), the bullfinch (Carpodacus erythrinus), tree pipit (Anthus trivialis), black-headed bunting (Emberiza melanocephala), red-rumped swallow (Cecropis daurica), house martin (Delichon urbicum) and crag martin (Ptyonoprogne rupestris). The results of the study show that the forests and wetlands of Karabuk province provide important habitats and food sources for wildlife, especially birds. The wetlands in the region not only provide temporary shelter for migratory birds, but also contribute significantly to the biodiversity of the wetland ecosystem by hosting resident species throughout the year. These findings emphasize that the protection of the Arac Stream and its surrounding habitats is crucial for the conservation of regional biodiversity.

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Supporting Institution

TUBITAK 2209-A

Project Number

1919B012202018

Thanks

This research was supported by the TUBITAK 2209-A University Students Research Projects Support Program (project number: 1919B012202018). We sincerely thank TUBITAK for their financial support and commitment to scientific research.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Zoology (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

May 21, 2025

Publication Date

August 15, 2025

Submission Date

November 20, 2024

Acceptance Date

February 12, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 18 Number: 2

APA
Çufalı, G., & Çolak, M. (2025). Bird species in the Arac Stream of Safranbolu in Türkiye. Biological Diversity and Conservation, 18(2), 198-205. https://doi.org/10.46309/biodicon.2025.1588677
AMA
1.Çufalı G, Çolak M. Bird species in the Arac Stream of Safranbolu in Türkiye. BioDiCon. 2025;18(2):198-205. doi:10.46309/biodicon.2025.1588677
Chicago
Çufalı, Görkem, and Mehmet Çolak. 2025. “Bird Species in the Arac Stream of Safranbolu in Türkiye”. Biological Diversity and Conservation 18 (2): 198-205. https://doi.org/10.46309/biodicon.2025.1588677.
EndNote
Çufalı G, Çolak M (August 1, 2025) Bird species in the Arac Stream of Safranbolu in Türkiye. Biological Diversity and Conservation 18 2 198–205.
IEEE
[1]G. Çufalı and M. Çolak, “Bird species in the Arac Stream of Safranbolu in Türkiye”, BioDiCon, vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 198–205, Aug. 2025, doi: 10.46309/biodicon.2025.1588677.
ISNAD
Çufalı, Görkem - Çolak, Mehmet. “Bird Species in the Arac Stream of Safranbolu in Türkiye”. Biological Diversity and Conservation 18/2 (August 1, 2025): 198-205. https://doi.org/10.46309/biodicon.2025.1588677.
JAMA
1.Çufalı G, Çolak M. Bird species in the Arac Stream of Safranbolu in Türkiye. BioDiCon. 2025;18:198–205.
MLA
Çufalı, Görkem, and Mehmet Çolak. “Bird Species in the Arac Stream of Safranbolu in Türkiye”. Biological Diversity and Conservation, vol. 18, no. 2, Aug. 2025, pp. 198-05, doi:10.46309/biodicon.2025.1588677.
Vancouver
1.Görkem Çufalı, Mehmet Çolak. Bird species in the Arac Stream of Safranbolu in Türkiye. BioDiCon. 2025 Aug. 1;18(2):198-205. doi:10.46309/biodicon.2025.1588677

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