Land Use Effect on Milky Stork Habitat Selection in Matang Forest Reserve, Perak

The global Milky Stork population has undergone a rapid decline with current estimated of 5500 individuals remaining worldwide. In Malaysia, populations have declined more than 90% over the last 20 years and less fiveindividuals being observed recently in Pulau Kelumpang Trong, known habitats Matang Forest Reserve. GIS application is used to analyse habitat selection study area. 16 different stations havebeen choosing this research three-parameter been set which land use, vegetation food availability. From results, highest density that can be found at Gula lowest only 1 individual who was spotted. result from also shows these birds are most likely disturbed area especially aquaculture activity. This activity provided them easy access source. Research finding shown since captive breeding program implemented by Department wildlife National Park (DWNP), they lost their ability foraging wild. Some staff DWNP branch said when it rainy days, bird will come building asking for food. results show environmental factor like vegetation, climate does not any effects on Stork. situation very contrary previous studies get natural habitat.