Abstract:
The agroecosystems of arid and semi-arid environments in North Africa are semi-natural
ecosystems that act as oases in the heart of the desert. They serve as migratory stopovers and
breeding sites for many migratory birds. This study focuses on the diversity and abundance of
bird species in the Guerrara region, within the Ghardaïa province. The point count method was
used to collect the data. Data analysis was conducted using the Shannon-Weaver diversity
index, ANOVA test, and correspondence analysis (CA). A total of 17 bird species, belonging
to 4 orders and 14 families, were identified. Columbidae was the most represented family, with
4 species. Agricultural habitats exhibited the highest diversity (H' = 1.7) in November, while
the lowest species diversity (H' = 1.3) was recorded in October. The ANOVA test revealed no
significant effect of the number of strata on the total bird abundance and species richness.
