Survey of birds and mammals in the Maorui area of Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park
In order to have a good picture of the wildlife resources in the core area of Maorui Area of Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park,a survey was made from January 2022 to February 2023,and 95 infrared camera monitoring points were deployed to record birds and mammals in the core area of the Maorui Area of Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park.The survey recorded 12 species of wild mammals in 9 families and 4 orders,among which the top three species with relative abundance were Asiatic brush-tailed porcupine(Atherurus macrourus),wild boar(Sus scrofa),and Asian red-cheeked squirrel(Dremomys rufigenis).There are 8 species of wild birds in 6 families and 4 orders,and the top three species with relative abundance are silver pheasant(Lophura nycthemera),orange-headed thrush(Geokichla citrina),and red jungle fowl(Gallus gallus).There are two species of wild animals under the first class of the State key protection,Hainan partridge(Arborophila ardens)and small Indian civet(Viverricula indica).There are 8 species of wild animals under the second class of the State key protection,Bornean red muntjac(Muntiacus nigripes),macaque(Macaca mulatta),silver pheasant,red jungle fowl,coconut civet(Paradoxurus hermaphroditus),leopard cat(Prionailurus bengalensis),yellow-breasted magpie(Cissa hypoleuca)and Malayan night-heron(Gorsachius melanolophus).Among the monitored species,the top three species with relative abundance were analyzed and compared,and it was found that the intensity of species activity varied with season.This survey might provide reference for the protection,management,research and subsequent management policies of the protected areas in the Maorui area of Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park.