This study was conducted to analyze the distributional status of endangered birds inhabit in Seongmo, Gyodong, Boreum Islands in 2009 from spring to autumn. The endangered birds observed in this area were a total of 16 species. The areas preferred to endangered birds were largely divided into the forest type of low mountain areas, the coast type of foreshore and mudflat areas and the open type of agricultural land. The forest type was mainly observed birds of prey, the coast type was mostly identified water birds and the open type was shared with birds of prey and water birds. The information in these endangered birds is determined that can be used as a basis data for protecting certain birds and habitats.

• 강종현(국립생태원 생태정보연구부) | Jong-Hyun Kang
• 조항수(국립환경과학원 한강물환경연구소) | Hang-Soo Cho
• 배양섭(인천대학교 생명과학부) | Yang-Seop Bae Corresponding Author