Canadian Journal of Pure & Applied Sciences

Abstract: Studies were carried out on Balochistan Coast to record the distribution, status and current trends in the population of coastal birds. The birds were observed in the coastal areas along with their preferred habitats and status. As many as 133 species of birds were recorded from the area, out of which 83 species were migratory. Major threats to coastal birds are habitat degradation, loss of habitat due to land reclamation, hunting and some other anthropogenic activities. The population of Oyster catcher Haemotopus ostralegus, Sanderling Calidris albus, Curlew Sandpiper Calidris testaceus, Broadbilled Sandpiper Calidris falcinellus, Great Knot Calidris tenuirostris, Marbled Teal Marmaronetta angustirostris, Golden Plover Pluvialis apricaria and Grey Plover Pluvialis squatarola has been declining on the coast in recent years. Based on the present study, species of special conservation interest have been listed and priority actions for the conservation of threatened coastal birds and their habitats are suggested. Possible proposed actions include development of coastal bird`s network, appropriate management of network site, monitoring of coastal birds population and initiation of projects on coastal bird’s migration.