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<p>The red billed Quelea queleas are known to be used as a source of food in different African countries. The current study aimed at assessing the distribution of these birds and the used trapping methods across the different land use types in Chemba District. The study also, assessed the trends of changes in different land use types and Quelea population in recent 20 and 10&#xa0;years respectively. Semi-structured questionnaires, focused group discussion and direct observation were used to capture information from the respondents while landsat images were used to process the trends of different land use land cover changes (LULCC). The results show that the occurrence of quelea birds varied significantly across the study villages and land use types (p &lt; 0.05). Quelea birds were predominantly found in farmlands and along the rivers. Further analysis revealed a notable change in land use, characterized by a significant increase in settled lands and a corresponding decrease in forested lands. Forested lands were identified by respondents as potential breeding sites. To address these findings, the research advocates for the restoration of native vegetation and the enhancement of community awareness and participation in restoration initiatives across the study area. This is crucial to offset the loss of forest cover, which serves as prime breeding habitat for the quelea birds. The study also emphasizes the need for a comprehensive assessment to identify suitable native species for effective restoration efforts in the various land use types. The study recommends implementing innovative, environmentally friendly mass capture techniques focused along rivers and farmlands. This approach aims to improve the capture of quelea birds, thereby supporting the overall restoration goals and management of this important avian species. This study offers valuable insights into the evolving land use patterns and their implications for the distribution and habitat of the quelea bird. Limitations include reliance on perception-based data and the need for further ecological research to confirm population trends. It also presents practical recommendations for restoration and management strategies. These findings enhance conservation efforts and inform decision-making to effectively address the challenges posed by the quelea bird population in the region.</p>

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Land use changes and the distribution of the red-billed Quelea (Quelea quelea) in Chemba district, Tanzania

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    2025年4月22日

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  • Naza Mmbaga,
  • Francis Chebby,
  • Leopody Gayo,
  • Kelvin Ngongolo

摘要

The red billed Quelea queleas are known to be used as a source of food in different African countries. The current study aimed at assessing the distribution of these birds and the used trapping methods across the different land use types in Chemba District. The study also, assessed the trends of changes in different land use types and Quelea population in recent 20 and 10 years respectively. Semi-structured questionnaires, focused group discussion and direct observation were used to capture information from the respondents while landsat images were used to process the trends of different land use land cover changes (LULCC). The results show that the occurrence of quelea birds varied significantly across the study villages and land use types (p < 0.05). Quelea birds were predominantly found in farmlands and along the rivers. Further analysis revealed a notable change in land use, characterized by a significant increase in settled lands and a corresponding decrease in forested lands. Forested lands were identified by respondents as potential breeding sites. To address these findings, the research advocates for the restoration of native vegetation and the enhancement of community awareness and participation in restoration initiatives across the study area. This is crucial to offset the loss of forest cover, which serves as prime breeding habitat for the quelea birds. The study also emphasizes the need for a comprehensive assessment to identify suitable native species for effective restoration efforts in the various land use types. The study recommends implementing innovative, environmentally friendly mass capture techniques focused along rivers and farmlands. This approach aims to improve the capture of quelea birds, thereby supporting the overall restoration goals and management of this important avian species. This study offers valuable insights into the evolving land use patterns and their implications for the distribution and habitat of the quelea bird. Limitations include reliance on perception-based data and the need for further ecological research to confirm population trends. It also presents practical recommendations for restoration and management strategies. These findings enhance conservation efforts and inform decision-making to effectively address the challenges posed by the quelea bird population in the region.