Biomonitoring of Population and Reproductive Success of the Javan Barn Owl (Tyto alba) as an Indicator of Habitat Quality in the Cancangan Hamlet Conservation Area, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region, Indonesia.
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https://doi.org/10.21831/ijobi.v4i2.3245Keywords:
Biomonitoring, Tyto alba, Reproductive succes, Habitat quality, BioindicatorsAbstract
The Javan Barn Owl (Tyto alba) is a natural predator of rice field rats, playing a crucial role in maintaining the balance of agricultural ecosystems and supporting biological pest control. In addition to its role in controlling the rice field rat population, the presence and reproductive success of this species can be used as an indicator of habitat quality, as it is strongly influenced by food availability, environmental conditions, and the level of disturbance in an area. This study aimed to assess the population development and reproductive success of Tyto alba as an indicator of habitat quality in the Cancangan Hamlet conservation area, Sleman, Yogyakarta Special Region. The study was conducted using field observation, interviews with conservation managers, and documentation. Analysis was conducted by comparing population and reproductive data from 2026 with data from 2016 to examine changes that occurred over the decade. The results showed an increase in the Tyto alba population, followed by a high rate of reproductive success. These conditions indicate that the rice field habitat in Cancangan Hamlet is still able to support the survival of this species through the availability of adequate food sources, low rodenticide use, and the availability of suitable nesting sites. These findings indicate that Tyto alba has the potential to be used as a biomonitor of habitat quality as well as an effective biological control agent in supporting sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural management.
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