Journal of Wetland Ecobiology
Volume 17, Issue 3 (Autumn 2025)
2025, 17(3): 54-69 |
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Azimzadeh S, Shiri S. Monitoring of Bird Diversity and Seasonal Presence in Gori Gol Wetland Using Citizen Science Data. Wetland Ecobiology 2025; 17 (3) : 5
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Wetlands, as valuable ecosystems, play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity and ecological stability. Quri Gol Wetland, registered under the Ramsar Convention, is a key habitat for migratory and native birds, including endangered species. This wetland faces threats such as reduced water resources and land-use change. Citizen science, particularly through the eBird platform, is an effective tool for collecting environmental data. This study aims to investigate the species diversity of birds in Quri Gol Wetland using eBird citizen science data, local observations and Department of Environment list, to evaluate the efficiency of citizen science in monitoring and conserving this habitat. To conduct this study, bird data recorded in the Quri Gol Wetland region from 2006 to 2024 (corresponding to the Iranian solar years 1385 to 1403) were collected from various sources. eBird data were extracted using geographic search tools, and in addition to this, local birdwatcher observations were added in a separate list. A total of 170 bird species from 20 orders and 47 families were recorded. Passeriformes (67 species), Charadriiformes (28 species), and Anseriformes (17 species) were the most abundant groups. eBird (128 species, 75%), local observations (138 species, 81.17%), and the Department of Environment list (86 species, 50.5%) demonstrated the species diversity of birds. There was an overlap of 65 species across all three sources and 116 species in at least two sources. Citizen science data, with their broader coverage and continuous updates, complement the Department of Environment list, which includes only 50.5% of the species. A total of 85 species have been recorded in citizen science data that are not present in the Department of Environment list. Citizen science, by empowering local communities and enabling continuous monitoring, takes a significant step toward nature conservation; however, it faces challenges such as seasonal biases and uneven coverage. These inequalities result in incomplete data. Therefore, integrating citizen science data with official monitoring is key to more effective wetland conservation.
Article number: 5
Keywords: Collaborative Conservation, Wetland Ecosystem, Birdwatching, Environmental Sustainability, eBird
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Received: 2025/10/19 | Accepted: 2026/02/1 | Published: 2026/02/1
Received: 2025/10/19 | Accepted: 2026/02/1 | Published: 2026/02/1
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