population density and distribution of black shama (Copsychus cebuensis steere) in MT. LANTOY key biodiversity areas in Argao, Cebu, Philippines
Distance sampling point transect method was used to determine the population density of Copsychuscebuensis among the selected forest patches in Mt. Lantoy Key Biodiversity Areas in Argao−an area of high conservation importance in Cebu. Distance 6 Release 2 software was also used in estimating the population density of the target species in three sampling sites namely Barangays Tabayag, Cansuje, and Canbantug. Results have shown that brgy. Tabayag has 26 individuals per hectare for mixed and pure forest strata with coefficient of variation (CV) at 18.29%, brgy.