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Foraging Ecology of the World's Only
Copyright is owned by the Author of the thesis. Permission is given for a copy to be downloaded by an individual for the purpose of research and private study only. The thesis may not be reproduced elsewhere without the permission of the Author. FORAGING ECOLOGY OF THE WORLD’S ONLY POPULATION OF THE CRITICALLY ENDANGERED TASMAN PARAKEET (CYANORAMPHUS COOKII), ON NORFOLK ISLAND A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Conservation Biology at Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand. Amy Waldmann 2016 The Tasman parakeet (Cyanoramphus cookii) Photo: L. Ortiz-Catedral© ii ABSTRACT I studied the foraging ecology of the world’s only population of the critically endangered Tasman parakeet (Cyanoramphus cookii) on Norfolk Island, from July 2013 to March 2015. I characterised, for the first time in nearly 30 years of management, the diversity of foods consumed and seasonal trends in foraging heights and foraging group sizes. In addition to field observations, I also collated available information on the feeding biology of the genus Cyanoramphus, to understand the diversity of species and food types consumed by Tasman parakeets and their closest living relatives as a function of bill morphology. I discuss my findings in the context of the conservation of the Tasman parakeet, specifically the impending translocation of the species to Phillip Island. I demonstrate that Tasman parakeets have a broad and flexible diet that includes seeds, fruits, flowers, pollen, sori, sprout rhizomes and bark of 30 native and introduced plant species found within Norfolk Island National Park. Dry seeds (predominantly Araucaria heterophylla) are consumed most frequently during autumn (81% of diet), over a foraging area of ca. -
Abstract Book Revised 25 June
ABSTRACT BOOK ASSAB Waiheke, Auckland 8-10 July 2019 NAU MAI - WELCOME Pg. 3 ASSAB CODE OF CONDUCT Pg. 4 PROGRAMME Pg. 6 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Pg. 10 ORAL PRESENTATIONS Pg. 18 POSTERS Pg. 75 HAERE MAI – FAREWELL Pg. 97 2 NAU MAI, HAERE MAI KI WAIHEKE! We warmly welcome you to Waiheke. We hope you will enjoy meeting the people, nature and land of Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland. At ASSAB 2019 we aim to celebrate diversity in all its forms – diverse people, nature, research and scholarly approaches. We thank the Waiheke Island community including the Piritahi Marae committee, for their support. We respect and recognise Ngati Paoa as mana whenua and the interests of the wider Pare Hauraki iwi. Ruia kupu KĀEA: RuIa KATOA: Ruia ngā kākano i te Moananui- Scatter and sow the seeds across the Pacific ā-Kiwa wherahia ki te moana rongonui Spread forth to the famous body of water Herea ngā waka ki te pou whakairo Tether the canoes to the pou whakairo ka tū ki Waitematā Standing in the Waitematā I raro i te marumaru o ngā maunga tapu Beneath the shade of the sacred mountains; Ko Waipapa te manawa whenua Waipapa is the heartbeat o te whare wānanga nei of this University M. Steedman, Te Whare Wānanga o Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa/ University of Auckland, New Zealand TūtIra maI www.youtube.com/watch?v=klLSVac79Zk or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxorRtINRTc Tūtira mai ngā iwi Line up together, people Tātou tātou e All of us, all of us. Tūtira mai ngā iwi Line up together, people Tātou tātou e All of us, all of us. -
Fulbright New Zealand Quarterly, February 2009
Fulbright New Zealand uuarterlyarterly ISSN 1177-0376 (print) Volume 15, NumberQ 1 February 2009 ISSN 1177-7885 (online) Inside Page 2: Editorial; Fulbright New Zealand Fundraising Campaign Page 3: In Pictures: 60th Anniversary Symposium and Reception Page 4: Grantee Voice: Adventures of a mountain ragamuffi n Page 5: Alumni News: Alumni Association update; In Brief: Grantee and Alumni News; In Memoriam Page 6: Awarded; Fulbright alumni Witi Ihimaera and Susana Lei’ataua entertain attendees of Fulbright New Zealand’s 60th anniversary celebrations Arrivals and Departures; A grand 60th anniversary celebration Page 7: Current Grantees Page 8: Awards Fulbright New Zealand alumni, grantees, friends and other examples of scientifi c exchange between and members of the public gathered to celebrate New Zealand and the US. Various current and recent the organisation’s 60th anniversary at a public grantees reported briefl y on their Fulbright exchanges, symposium and invitation-only reception held at before Fulbright alumni Susana Lei’ataua and Gareth the University of Auckland on 22 November 2008. Farr closed the symposium by performing songs they Around 130 and 180 people attended the two events had written collaboratively in New York earlier in 2008. respectively, at which they were entertained and The evening reception was a wonderful opportunity informed by past and present Fulbrighters, guest for alumni and key supporters of the Fulbright speakers and dignitaries. programme to reunite, reminisce and celebrate the The afternoon symposium was a fantastic showcase of 60th anniversary. Speakers included Fulbright New New Zealand Fulbright alumni and keynote speakers. Zealand’s Chairperson, Barbara Johnson, the Governor- Visiting Fulbright Distinguished US Scholar Professor General of New Zealand, Hon Anand Satyanand, and US Ronald Inglehart from the World Values Survey opened Ambassador to New Zealand, Hon William McCormick. -
Population Genetics, Biogeography and Ecological Interactions of the New Zealand Bellbird (Anthornis Melanura) and Their Avian Malaria Parasites
Copyright is owned by the Author of the thesis. Permission is given for a copy to be downloaded by an individual for the purpose of research and private study only. The thesis may not be reproduced elsewhere without the permission of the Author. Population Genetics, Biogeography and Ecological Interactions of the New Zealand Bellbird (Anthornis melanura) and their Avian Malaria Parasites A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand Shauna Maureen Baillie September 2011 Abstract Adult female New Zealand bellbird (Photo: Jordi Segers) Singing adult male New Zealand bellbird (Photo: Rob Cross) Giemsa-stained blood smears from a bellbird at Tawharanui Regional Park infected with intracellular Plasmodium sp. Three adult male bellbirds at a sugar water feeder (arrows in upper and lower photos) on Tiritiri Matangi (Photo: Jordi Segers) (Photos: Gribbles Veterinary) Abct Abstract Habitat loss and redistribution of species has lead to population declines and loss of genetic diversity with serious implications to species survival on ecological and evolutionary scales. While there is no doubt that rapidly dwindling endangered populations require our immediate attention, studies on common species are equally important. The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the genetic connectivity, biogeographical relationships and host-parasite interactions of a common and widely distributed bird species, mainly because we want common species to remain common. Furthermore, I illustrate how studies such as this provide invaluable comparisons for sympatric endangered species. In this thesis, patterns of genetic variation of the New Zealand bellbird (Anthornis melanura) are delineated to assess their re-colonization potential among fragmented landscapes. -
Seabirds Hauraki Gulf
Seabirds of the Hauraki Gulf NATURAL HISTORY, RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION CHRIS P. GASKIN & MATT J. RAYNER Seaid eseah ad oseaio i the WHGR Seabirds of the (auraki Gulf: Natural (istory, Research and Conservation Chris P. Gaskin & Matt J. Rayner (auraki Gulf Forum March Reprinted September with revisions Cover photo: Richard Robinson, Depth NZ/DOC/Northern NZ Seabird Trust Stategi Pla CONTENTS Foreword Abstract Purpose, scope and deinitions . Purpose . Scope and deinitions )ntroduction . National and global seabird hotspot Biology of seabirds Seabirds: Should we care? . Top predators and ecosystem indicators . Ecosystem engineers . Lifeboat for restoration . Seabirds as taonga . Legal protection of New Zealand seabirds . )nternational migrants, international responsibilities Threats to seabirds . )ntroduced predators . (abitat modiication, urban development and disturbance . Marine pollution . )nteractions with isheries State of seabird knowledge for the Wider (auraki Gulf Region W(GR )ndividual species proiles Seabird utilisation of W(GR waters Summarised seabird breeding sites (auraki Gulf and the BirdL)fe global )mportant Bird Area )BA Programme Strategic objectives for seabird research & conservation . Seabird research projects & priorities . Priorities for seabird conservation Acknowledgments References Seaid eseah ad oseaio i the WHGR FOREWORD by John Croxall Chair of BirdLife )nternationals Global Seabird Programme This is a ladak epot aout a egio of top pioit fo Ne )ealad ad of outstadig iteaioal ipotae. It is idel appeiated that Ne )ealad is the seaid apital of the old hih also tesiies to the i- potae of its aie eosstes geeall. Hoee, it is uh less e- ogised that the Hauaki Gulf is oe of Ne )ealad’s outstadig aeas of seaid ad aie iodiesit – ight up thee ith the suatai islads ad the Keade Islads. -
Wellington (2006)
Closing & Awards Concurrent Fri 1st Registration 9.00 am sessions: 45 Wetlands 46 Restoring Australasia 5 47 Conservation strategies 48 Wildlife disease ecology 1 10.40 am Morning tea Concurrent sessions: 49 Avian & Gold Medal 50 Restoring Australasia 6 51 In coastal waters 52 Wildlife disease ecology 2 12.30 pm 1.30 pm Lunch ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Thurs 31st Registration Concurrent sessions: 29 Animal pot-pourri 30 Restoration Australasia 1 31 Fragmentation 32 Fire Morning tea Concurrent sessions: 33 Herbivory 1 34 Restoration Australasia 2 35 Valuations & judgements 36 Plants at high altitudes Lunch Concurrent sessions: 37 Agro-ecosystems 38 Restorating Australasia 3 39 Insects,plants,wood debris 40 Riverine ecology Afternoon tea Concurrent sessions: 41 Herbivory 2 42 Restoring Australasia 4 43 Conservation miscellany 2 44 Big botany ! NZES AGM 5.30 - 6.30 pm ! Field trips Wed 30th ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! The Dinner 6.30pm - 12.30am iii Conference Overview Tues 29th Registration Concurrent sessions: 13 Modelling 14 Urban ecology 1 15 Matters of scale 16 Animal miscellany Morning tea Concurrent sessions: 17 Invasive plants 2 18 Urban ecology 2 19 Honeydew 20 Foraging ecology Lunch Concurrent sessions: 21 Invasive animals 22 Urban ecology 3 23 Botanical pot-pourri 24 Pollination 1 Afternoon tea Concurrent sessions: 25 Influences of heat 26 Urban ecology 4 27 Vegetation assessment 28 Pollination 2 ! Maori feast 5.45 - 9.00 pm Mon 28th Registration and coffee Conference opening Concurrent sessions: Ecology across the Tasman Ecology across -
ABSTRACT BOOK NAU MAI - WELCOME Pg
ABSTRACT BOOK NAU MAI - WELCOME Pg. 3 ASSAB CODE OF CONDUCT Pg. 4 PROGRAMME Pg. 6 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Pg. 10 ORAL PRESENTATIONS Pg. 18 POSTERS Pg. 75 HAERE MAI – FAREWELL Pg. 97 2 NAU MAI, HAERE MAI KI WAIHEKE! We warmly welcome you to Waiheke. We hope you will enjoy meeting the people, nature and land of Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland. At ASSAB 2019 we aim to celebrate diversity in all its forms – diverse people, nature, research and scholarly approaches. We thank the Waiheke Island community including the Piritahi Marae committee, for their support. We respect and recognise Ngati Paoa as mana whenua and the interests of the wider Pare Hauraki iwi. Ruia kupu KĀEA: Ruia KATOA: Ruia ngā kākano i te Moananui- Scatter and sow the seeds across the Pacific ā-Kiwa wherahia ki te moana rongonui Spread forth to the famous body of water Herea ngā waka ki te pou whakairo Tether the canoes to the pou whakairo ka tū ki Waitematā Standing in the Waitematā I raro i te marumaru o ngā maunga tapu Beneath the shade of the sacred mountains; Ko Waipapa te manawa whenua Waipapa is the heartbeat o te whare wānanga nei of this University M. Steedman, Te Whare Wānanga o Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa/ University of Auckland, New Zealand Tūtira mai www.youtube.com/watch?v=klLSVac79Zk or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxorRtINRTc Tūtira mai ngā iwi Line up together, people Tātou tātou e All of us, all of us. Tūtira mai ngā iwi Line up together, people Tātou tātou e All of us, all of us. -
Fulbright New Zealand Quarterly, November 2008
Fulbright New Zealand uuarterlyarterly ISSN 1177-0376 (print) Volume 14, NumberQ 4 November 2008 ISSN 1177-7885 (online) Inside Page 2: Editorial; Important Dates Page 3: Fulbright News: Changes to Fulbright New Zealand Board; Fourth major Science and Technology winner Page 4: Alumni News: Offi cial Alumni Association to be formed; In Brief: Grantee and Alumni News; In Memoriam Page 5: Reminiscence: An election on the other side Page 6: Grantee Voice: In with the new Page 7: Awarded; Arrivals and Departures; Current Grantees Fulbright New Zealand 60th Anniversary keynote speakers Professor Ronald Inglehart and Professor Paul Callaghan Page 8: Awards Distinguished scholars for 60th Anniversary Distinguished American academic Professor Ronald Alumni Susana Lei’ataua and Gareth Farr will perform Inglehart from the University of Michigan and music they composed together for Susana’s new play well known New Zealand scientist Professor Paul Breaking the Surface during her tenure as a 2008 Callaghan will give keynote addresses at Fulbright Fulbright New Zealand Senior Scholar at New York New Zealand’s 60th Anniversary Symposium in University. Auckland on November 22nd. During Professor Inglehart’s visit to New Zealand he A specially invited Fulbright Distinguished US Scholar, will give further public addresses in Palmerston North, Professor Inglehart is Director of the World Values Wellington and Christchurch. At those engagements Survey which measures political and sociocultural he will focus on a different topic - “Changing Mass change in societies around the world. His keynote Attitudes and Democracy” - discussing how the basic address to the symposium will be on “Development, values of publics around the world are changing in Freedom and Rising Happiness”.