Trends in counts of Columbiformes at Shakpak Pass, Kazakhstan

Berdikulov B.T. Frolov I.G. Gavrilov A.E. Tashimova A.E. Zaripova S.K.
2023 Society for Indonesian Biodiversity

Biodiversitas
2023 #24 Issue 9 4661 - 4667 pp.

This study aims to determine the trends in counts of Columbiformes (pigeons and doves) at Shakpak Pass in Western Tien Shan (southern Kazakhstan). The analysis is based on long-term ringing data collected from 1966 to 2023, encompassing eight pigeon and dove species. The results reveal notable trends in the counts of Columbiformes over time, which can reflect changes in population sizes. Different species show different numbers in counts among different seasons. The Rock Dove population, predominantly non-migratory, displays no pronounced trend. The Stock Dove population has experienced a decline in recent years, yet it remains consistent throughout the entire research period. Counts of the Woodpigeon demonstrate an increasing trend during autumn migration, whereas the Yellow-eyed Pigeon exhibits a noteworthy decrease in both spring and autumn migrations. The Oriental Turtle Dove appears abundant during both spring and autumn migrations, with its count data exhibiting fluctuations devoid of any significant trend. The Laughing Dove is considered rare at Shakpak Pass, which makes determining a clear trend challenging; however, a negative trend is noted in autumn. Counts of the Turtle Dove have markedly decreased in both spring and autumn migrations, resulting in the species being nearly absent at Shakpak Pass since 2005. Regarding the Collared Dove, a non-migratory species, its abundance at Shakpak Pass is also limited. These findings provide valuable insights into the population trends of Columbiformes in Kazakhstan and highlight the importance of long-term monitoring and conservation efforts for these species.

Columbiformes , long-term study , pigeons , population trends , ringing data , Shakpak Pass , trends in counts

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Institute of Zoology, Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 93 Al-Farabi Ave, Almaty, 050060, Kazakhstan
Al-Farabi, Kazakh National University, 71 Al-FaraCbi Ave, Almaty, 050040, Kazakhstan
Institute of Systematics and Ecology of Animals, 11 Frunze str, Novosibirsk, 630091, Russian Federation
Novosibirsk State University, 1, Pirogova str, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russian Federation

Institute of Zoology
Al-Farabi
Institute of Systematics and Ecology of Animals
Novosibirsk State University

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