The determination of ornithologi̇cal potenti̇al of Iron marshes (Bitlis-Mus)

In the present study the bird species living in the Iron Marshes (Bitlis-Muş) were investigated. Dobinson's point and line transect methods were used for counting of birds. 173 bird species belonging to 40 families were identified during about a year of observation period. These species were classified as follows 29.5 % (n=51) resident, 53.17 % (n=92) migratory, 12.71 % (n=22) winter visitor and 4.62 % (n=8) transit migratory species. According to the Red Data Book, 20 species are in A.1.2, 34 species are in A.2, 48 species are in A.3, 19 species are in A.3.1, 17 species are in A.4, 23 species are in A.5, 1 species is in B.2, 6 species are in B.3, 2 species are in B.3.1, 2 species are in B4 status and 1 species is in B.5. According to the IUCN criteria, 2 species were determined to be in EN, 7 species in NT, 3 species in VU and 161 species in LC status Key words: Bitlis, İron Marshes, Muş, Ornithofauna, Wetland