Regional Distribution Characteristics of Swans(Cygnus spp.) in the Nakdong River Downstream from October 2008 to September 2013, Busan, R. O. Korea

Abstract

This study was conducted to understand the regional distribution characteristics of swans(Cygnus spp.) in downstream of t he Nakdong River , R.O.Korea from October 2008 to September 2013. During this period, a total of two species and 37,518 ind ividuals of Swans(Cygnus spp.) were observed, including 31,596 Whooper Swans(Cygnus cygnus) and 5,922 Tundra Swans (Cygnus columbianus), respectively. The average number of individuals observed in fifteen different areas was 2255.33 in D aemadeung(A), 143.50 in Jangja·Sinjado(B), 304.00 in Sajado·Doyodeung(C), 1928.00 in Lower Ulsukdo(D), 1392.67 in Ulsu kdo(E), 50.17 in Ilwoongdo(F), 91.17 in Yeommak(G), 5.17 in Maekdogang(H), 0.00 in Pyeonggangcheon(I), 0.00 in Lower Noksan sluice(J), 2.83 in Upper Noksan sluice(K), 6.17 in Jomangang·Doonchido(L), 4.50 in Chideung(M), 0.83 in Joongsado (N)and 66.17 in Daejeo sluice(O). The total average of these fifteen areas was 480.81. There was a significant difference am ong the survey areas (Kruskal-Wallis test,     =4055.68, P<0.001). In particular, the observed numbers were larger in Dae madeung, Lower Ulsukdo and Ulsukdo than in the other regions.