The Survey of the Avian Diversity of Quanzhou Bay Wetland Nature Reserve

The bird species diversity was surveyed in Quanzhouwan Bay Wetland Nature Reserve during October,2011 to September,2012. According to the comprehensiveness of the historical data and the investigation,the results showed that 170 species of birds were recorded at Quanzhouwan Bay Wetland Nature Reserve,including 75 species which were recorded in China-Japanese Bird Protection Agreement and 44 in China-Australia Migratory Bird Protection Agreement. There were 19 species under second-grade state protection. 21 species were under special provincial protection of Fujian. According to the status analysis of residence,72 species were winter migrant birds,accounting for 42. 35%,54 species were resident birds,accounting for 31. 76%,27species were passing migrant birds,accounting for15. 88%,and 17 species were summer migrant birds,accounting for 10%. According to the flora affiliates,97species were Palearctic realm,accounting for 57. 06%,69 species were Oriental realm,accounting for 40. 59%,and 4 species were widespread birds,accounting for 2. 35%. This survery analyzed the existing problems of birds protection in Quanzhou Bay Wetland Nature Reserve,and put forward suggestions to protect.