Breeding Biology of the Sardinian Warbler (Sylvia melanocephala melanocephala) in the North-East of Algeria

Authors

Kamel Ramdani, Biology, Water and Environment Laboratory (LBEE), Department of Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Faculty SNV–STU, University 8 Mai 1945 Guelma, BP 401 24000 Guelma, AlgeriaFollow
Mohamed Mohamed Kouidri, Desertification and Climate Team, Mechanical Laboratory, Amar Telidji–Laghouat University, Algeria.Follow
Mohamed Mohamed Laïd Ouakid, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, BadjiMokhtar–Annaba University, Algeria.
Moussa Houhamdi, Biology, Water and Environment Laboratory (LBEE), Department of Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Faculty SNV–STU, University 8 Mai 1945 Guelma, BP 401 24000 Guelma, Algeria.Follow

Abstract

This work examined the reproductive phenology of the Sardinian warbler (Sylvia melanocephala melanocephala) in North-eastern Algeria, which is its main geographical nesting area. Twenty-eight (28) nests were studied during two successive seasons (2016 and 2017). The results obtained in this study confirm that the nests were constructed at an average height of (01.97±01.04 m) from the ground. The laying period lasted eight (08) weeks (mid-March to the beginning of the second week of May), so fifty-four (54) days. The mean clutch size is (4.14±0.97) eggs per brood. The recorder traits were previously observed in European populations. The average of hatching success was (47.38 %) and mean reproductive success (45.24 %) were relatively low compared to European populations.

Article History

Received: Sep 20, 2021; Accepted: April 29, 2022; Published: June 15, 2022

Recommended Citation

Ramdani, K., Kouidri, M. M., Ouakid, M. M., & Houhamdi, M. (2022). Breeding Biology of the Sardinian Warbler (Sylvia melanocephala melanocephala) in the North-East of Algeria, Journal of Bioresource Management, 9 (2).