Jenis-Jenis Burung Air di Hutan Mangrove Delta Sungai Cimanuk Indramayu - Jawa Barat

Abstract

The mangrove forest in the Cimanuk delta playsan important role as feedlng ground, shelter, hrecdlng and many social activities of water birds in the northern coast of West Java. L)uring 3 months research. 28 species of water blrds were found in this delta and 12 spcclcs of thcm are migrant water birds. Illegal hunting, destruction of the mangrove forest and intensive use of pestisides and lnsectisides in the fish ponds in this delta threaten the population of the water birds.