Biologi Dan Ekologi Burung Maleo (Macrocephalon Maleo) Sebagai Dasar Dalam Upaya Pelestariannya Melalui Kegiatan Penangkaran

Abstract

Maleo bird is one of Indonesia's endemic birds which is only found on Sulawesi Island. The population of this bird is decreasing due to various factors such as habitat destruction, hunting, damage to nesting sites, and use by humans. To prevent the extinction of this endemic bird, various conservation efforts are needed, both through in situ and ex situ conservation activities. One of the ex-situ conservation activities that can be carried out is through captive breeding activities, namely efforts to breed wild animals to increase their population so that they can provide benefits to the welfare of the community or support conservation efforts. Knowledge of the biology and ecology of maleo birds is needed as a basis for breeding efforts.