Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia, 32() 1989
Materials for the avifauna of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Results of the Expedition '87
Abstract:
The presence of 115 species and 2 taxa described as to their genus were observed between 7 April and 4 May, 1987. The material is characteristic for a transitional, unstabilized avifauna, with an important participation of migrant species (e. g. Limosa lapponica, Philomachus pugnax, Tarsiger cyanurus, Carduelis spinus, Fringilla montifringilla, and species of the genera Mergus, Numenius, and Tringa), and especially those in mating stage and occupying their breeding territories (e. g. Ficedula zantophygia, Cyanoptila cyanomelana, Carduelis sinica, species of the genera Hirundo, Cettia, and Emberiza). Information on further 30 species were collected on the basis of stuffed birds for sale in some shops in Korea as well as from interviews. Bird communities of typical Korean habitats were described from 16 observation sites. Also, an ecological classification of water-marsh birds observed was made, and remarks on the status of some rare and peculiar Far-East species were included.
