Preferences of Indonesian Birdwatchers Toward Locations, Target Birds, and Buddies

Authors

  • Insan Kurnia Study Program of Ecotourism, College of Vocational Studies, IPB University
  • Harnios Arief Department of Forest Resources and Ecotourism, Faculty of Forestry and Environment, IPB University
  • Ani Mardiastuti Department of Forest Resources and Ecotourism, Faculty of Forestry and Environment, IPB University
  • Rachmad Hermawan Department of Forest Resources and Ecotourism, Faculty of Forestry and Environment, IPB University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23960/jsl.v12i3.898

Abstract

Birdwatching focuses on observing wild birds. Nevertheless, previous studies were still focused on the supply aspect. Meanwhile, the demand aspect is still limited, including in Indonesia. Furthermore, understanding birdwatchers’ preferences can lead to market segmentation. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the preferences of Indonesian birdwatchers towards location, bird targets, and buddies. Data on the demographics and preferences of Indonesian birdwatchers were collected from 1,203 respondents using an online questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Chi-Square and the Generalized Linear Model. The results revealed that most respondents prefer destinations outside the biogeographic region, with Papua being the most preferred location. Overall, birds of the Paradisaeidae family were chosen by the largest number of respondents, followed by the Accipritidae family. Variables that significantly influence the preference of birdwatching destination based on the distance taken, age, domicile, income, organization, and expertise of the birdwatchers. Locations that are further away attract young respondents who live in urban areas, have higher incomes, are members of organizations, and have high birdwatching skills. The bird species and locations preferred by the birdwatcher can be used as a basis for developing birdwatching destinations according to the birdwatcher’s preferences.

Keywords: bird, birdwatching, demographic, location, preference

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Published

13-08-2024

How to Cite

Kurnia, I., Arief, H., Mardiastuti, A., & Hermawan, R. (2024). Preferences of Indonesian Birdwatchers Toward Locations, Target Birds, and Buddies. Jurnal Sylva Lestari, 12(3), 760–780. https://doi.org/10.23960/jsl.v12i3.898

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Vol. 12 No. 3 (2024): September

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