Abstract

• Since water bird communities are often considered biological indicators of wetland ecosystems, assemblages of water birds in wetlands of Shwe Tantit village, Pakokku Township were investigated during August 2019 to July 2020. A total of 37 water bird species belonging to 28 genera, 11 families and seven orders were recorded. Of these, 18 species were migrants and 19 species were residents. During the study period, one near threatened species Threskiornis melanocephalus (Black-headed Ibis) was recorded. In the study area, Glossy Ibis and Eastern Cattle Egret revealed to be highest in abundance and percent composition in bird communities in the study area. The results of present study indicated the importance of wetlands in the study area for the conservation of water birds due to assemblages of different bird communities.