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Eastern Rosella (Platycercus Eximius)
Eastern rosella (Platycercus eximius) Class: Aves Order: Psittaciformes Family: Psittaculidae Characteristics: The Eastern rosella averages 30 cm (12 in) in length and 99gm (3.5oz) in weight. With a red head and white cheeks, the upper breast is red and the lower breast is yellow fading to pale green over the abdomen. The feathers of the back and shoulders are black, and have yellowish or greenish margins giving rise to a scalloped appearance that varies slightly between three subspecies and the sexes. The wings and lateral tail feathers are bluish while the tail is dark green. Range & Habitat: Behavior: Like most parrots, Eastern rosellas are cavity nesters, generally Eastern Australia down to nesting high in older large trees in forested areas. They enjoy bathing in Tasmania in wooded country, puddles of water in the wild and in captivity and frequently scratch their open forests, woodlands and heads with the foot behind the wing. Typical behavior also includes an parks. Nests in tree cavities, undulating flight, strutting by the male, and tail wagging during various stumps or posts. displays such as courting, and a high-pitched whistle consisting of sharp notes repeated rapidly in quick succession. Reproduction: Breeding season is influenced by rain and location. Courting male bows while sounding out mating call followed by mutual feeding and then mating. Female alone incubates eggs while male bring food. 2-9 eggs will hatch in 18 - 20 days. Hatchlings are ready to leave the nest in about 5 weeks but may stay with their parents for several months unless there is another mating. -
TAG Operational Structure
PARROT TAXON ADVISORY GROUP (TAG) Regional Collection Plan 5th Edition 2020-2025 Sustainability of Parrot Populations in AZA Facilities ...................................................................... 1 Mission/Objectives/Strategies......................................................................................................... 2 TAG Operational Structure .............................................................................................................. 3 Steering Committee .................................................................................................................... 3 TAG Advisors ............................................................................................................................... 4 SSP Coordinators ......................................................................................................................... 5 Hot Topics: TAG Recommendations ................................................................................................ 8 Parrots as Ambassador Animals .................................................................................................. 9 Interactive Aviaries Housing Psittaciformes .............................................................................. 10 Private Aviculture ...................................................................................................................... 13 Communication ........................................................................................................................ -
Parrots in the London Area a London Bird Atlas Supplement
Parrots in the London Area A London Bird Atlas Supplement Richard Arnold, Ian Woodward, Neil Smith 2 3 Abstract species have been recorded (EASIN http://alien.jrc. Senegal Parrot and Blue-fronted Amazon remain between 2006 and 2015 (LBR). There are several ec.europa.eu/SpeciesMapper ). The populations of more or less readily available to buy from breeders, potential factors which may combine to explain the Parrots are widely introduced outside their native these birds are very often associated with towns while the smaller species can easily be bought in a lack of correlation. These may include (i) varying range, with non-native populations of several and cities (Lever, 2005; Butler, 2005). In Britain, pet shop. inclination or ability (identification skills) to report species occurring in Europe, including the UK. As there is just one parrot species, the Ring-necked (or Although deliberate release and further import of particular species by both communities; (ii) varying well as the well-established population of Ring- Rose-ringed) parakeet Psittacula krameri, which wild birds are both illegal, the captive populations lengths of time that different species survive after necked Parakeet (Psittacula krameri), five or six is listed by the British Ornithologists’ Union (BOU) remain a potential source for feral populations. escaping/being released; (iii) the ease of re-capture; other species have bred in Britain and one of these, as a self-sustaining introduced species (Category Escapes or releases of several species are clearly a (iv) the low likelihood that deliberate releases will the Monk Parakeet, (Myiopsitta monachus) can form C). The other five or six¹ species which have bred regular event. -
Pest Risk Assessment
PEST RISK ASSESSMENT Quaker parrot Myiopsitta monachus Photo: Flickr 2008. Image from Wikimedia Commons licenced under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license. May 2011 This publication should be cited as: Latitude 42 (2011) Pest Risk Assessment: Quaker parrot (Myiopsitta monachus). Latitude 42 Environmental Consultants Pty Ltd. Hobart, Tasmania. About this Pest Risk Assessment This pest risk assessment is developed in accordance with the Policy and Procedures for the Import, Movement and Keeping of Vertebrate Wildlife in Tasmania (DPIPWE 2011). The policy and procedures set out conditions and restrictions for the importation of controlled animals pursuant to s32 of the Nature Conservation Act 2002. For more information about this Pest Risk Assessment, please contact: Wildlife Management Branch Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment Address: GPO Box 44, Hobart, TAS. 7001, Australia. Phone: 1300 386 550 Email: [email protected] Visit: www.dpipwe.tas.gov.au Disclaimer The information provided in this Pest Risk Assessment is provided in good faith. The Crown, its officers, employees and agents do not accept liability however arising, including liability for negligence, for any loss resulting from the use of or reliance upon the information in this Pest Risk Assessment and/or reliance on its availability at any time. Pest Risk Assessment: Quaker Parrot Myiopsitta monachus 2/18 1. Summary The Quaker parrot, Myiopsitta monachus, is a medium-sized bird, mostly green and grey with a blue- grey forehead. It is unique among psittaciformes in that it builds a stick nest rather than breeding in a cavity. These stick nests are often communal, with multiple pairs breeding in the same large stick structure. -
Science for Saving Species Research Findings Factsheet Project 4.2
Science for Saving Species Research findings factsheet Project 4.2 Assessing the impacts of invasive species: Hollow-nesting birds in Tasmania In brief Background Predicting the impacts of invasive Invasive alien birds are found explore the known and theoretical species is difficult at large spatial across many areas of Australia. interaction network between the scales. This is because the interactions Many of these introduced birds cavity breeding birds in Tasmania, between invasive species and native use cavities, an important breeding and to identify which native species species vary across different species, resource for cavity nesting species. are likely impacted by the addition between different locations, over In Tasmania alone there are 27 of non-native species. time and in relation to other pressures species of hollow-nesting birds, We discovered that, overall, such as habitat loss, extensive fires, including three threatened species native hollow-nesting species climatic events and drought. and seven invasive hollow-nesting are likely facing increased levels bird species. The logging of big old Given that conservation and of competition for nesting sites trees with cavities and the addition management work is almost always as a result of non-native species of invasive species has likely led conducted under limited budgets and introductions. Such competition to increased competition over time, being able to quantify where is likely to decrease breeding the limited resource. However, and when invasive species are having opportunities for native species, the impact of most of these a significant impact on local species including some of Tasmania’s invasive species has not been is vital for effectively managing and threatened and endemic species. -
Tasmania and the Orange-Bellied Parrot – Set Departure Trip Report
AUSTRALIA: TASMANIA AND THE ORANGE-BELLIED PARROT – SET DEPARTURE TRIP REPORT 22 – 27 OCTOBER 2018 By Andy Walker We enjoyed excellent views of several of the Critically Endangered (IUCN) Orange-bellied Parrots during the tour. www.birdingecotours.com [email protected] 2 | TRIP REPORT Australia: Tasmania and the Orange-bellied Parrot: October 2018 Overview This short Tasmania group tour commenced in the state capital Hobart on the 22nd of October 2018 and concluded back there on the 27th of October 2018. The tour focused on finding the state’s endemic birds as well as two breeding endemic species (both Critically Endangered [IUCN] parrots), and the tour is a great way to get accustomed to Australian birds and birding ahead of the longer East Coast tour. The tour included a couple of days birding in the Hobart environs, a day trip by light aircraft to the southwest of the state, and a couple of days on the picturesque and bird-rich Bruny Island. We found, and got very good views of, all twelve endemic birds of Tasmania, these being Forty- spotted Pardalote, Green Rosella, Tasmanian Nativehen, Scrubtit, Tasmanian Scrubwren, Dusky Robin, Strong-billed, Black-headed, and Yellow-throated Honeyeaters, Yellow Wattlebird, Tasmanian Thornbill, and Black Currawong, as well as the two Critically Endangered breeding endemic species (Orange-bellied Parrot and Swift Parrot), of which we also got excellent and prolonged views of a sizeable proportion of their global populations. Other highlights included Little Penguin, Hooded Dotterel, Freckled Duck, White-bellied Sea Eagle, Wedge-tailed Eagle, Grey Goshawk, Laughing Kookaburra, Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo, Blue-winged Parrot, Pink Robin, Flame Robin, Scarlet Robin, Striated Fieldwren, Southern Emu-wren, and Beautiful Firetail. -
Bird Watcher's Check List
BirdBird Watcher’sWatcher’s CheckCheck ListList p Red-billed Fire Finch Also known as the Rosy or Senegal PLEASE WATCH YOUR STEP! Fire Finch, this little bird is abun- dant throughout tropical Africa. Some Birds Walk Along the Pathway! Females are brown with a small DO NOT Handle or Touch red patch in front of each eye. the Birds or Parrots! p Orange-cheeked Waxbill This small Waxbill, measuring 4 p Japanese White Eye inches long, is native to Central Also called Mejiros, they are and West Africa. It relies on extraordinary song birds. The grasses for food, shelter and nest name White-eye was given building. Both males and females because of the silky white rings have a bright orange cheek patch. around the eyes. They are native to Japan, but today can p Plum-headed Finch be found across Korea, India, Also known as the Cherry Finch, Pakistan, Ceylon, Burma, the it is a common species native to Philippines and Hawaii. Australia. They measure 4.5 inches in length. It prefers habitat near p Star Finch swamps or rivers. The Star Finch is native to Australia where it can be p Gouldian Finch found in grasslands and dry This quiet, finch is native to North savannas. The males are Australia. It is also known as the olive in colour with a large Lady Gouldian or Rainbow Finch. red face mask and star-like Colour variations in this stunning spots over his chest and finch include: red, black or orange neck. Females have less headed; green or blue backed; and colour on the face and no red on the chin. -
Caged in the City: an Inventory of Birds for Sale in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam 1 TRAFFIC REPORT
TRAFFIC CAGED IN THE CITY: REPORT An inventory of birds for sale in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam SEPTEMBER 2017 James A. Eaton, Minh D. T. Nguyen, Madelon Willemsen, Jessica Lee and Serene C. L. Chng TRAFFIC Report: Caged in the city: An inventory of birds for sale in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam 1 TRAFFIC REPORT TRAFFIC, the wild life trade monitoring net work, is the leading non-governmental organization working globally on trade in wild animals and plants in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. TRAFFIC is a strategic alliance of WWF and IUCN. Reprod uction of material appearing in this report requires written permission from the publisher. The designations of geographical entities in this publication, and the presentation of the material, do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of TRAFFIC or its supporting organizations con cern ing the legal status of any country, territory, or area, or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. The views of the authors expressed in this publication are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect those of TRAFFIC, WWF or IUCN. Published by TRAFFIC. Southeast Asia Regional Office Suite 12A-01, Level 12A, Tower 1, Wisma AmFirst, Jalan Stadium SS 7/15, 47301 Kelana Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Telephone : (603) 7880 3940 Fax : (603) 7882 0171 Copyright of material published in this report is vested in TRAFFIC. © TRAFFIC 2017. ISBN no: 928-983-3393-74-9 UK Registered Charity No. -
Conservation Status of New Zealand Birds, 2008
Notornis, 2008, Vol. 55: 117-135 117 0029-4470 © The Ornithological Society of New Zealand, Inc. Conservation status of New Zealand birds, 2008 Colin M. Miskelly* Wellington Conservancy, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 5086, Wellington 6145, New Zealand [email protected] JOHN E. DOWDING DM Consultants, P.O. Box 36274, Merivale, Christchurch 8146, New Zealand GRAEME P. ELLIOTT Research & Development Group, Department of Conservation, Private Bag 5, Nelson 7042, New Zealand RODNEY A. HITCHMOUGH RALPH G. POWLESLAND HUGH A. ROBERTSON Research & Development Group, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 10420, Wellington 6143, New Zealand PAUL M. SAGAR National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research, P.O. Box 8602, Christchurch 8440, New Zealand R. PAUL SCOFIELD Canterbury Museum, Rolleston Ave, Christchurch 8001, New Zealand GRAEME A. TAYLOR Research & Development Group, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 10420, Wellington 6143, New Zealand Abstract An appraisal of the conservation status of the post-1800 New Zealand avifauna is presented. The list comprises 428 taxa in the following categories: ‘Extinct’ 20, ‘Threatened’ 77 (comprising 24 ‘Nationally Critical’, 15 ‘Nationally Endangered’, 38 ‘Nationally Vulnerable’), ‘At Risk’ 93 (comprising 18 ‘Declining’, 10 ‘Recovering’, 17 ‘Relict’, 48 ‘Naturally Uncommon’), ‘Not Threatened’ (native and resident) 36, ‘Coloniser’ 8, ‘Migrant’ 27, ‘Vagrant’ 130, and ‘Introduced and Naturalised’ 36. One species was assessed as ‘Data Deficient’. The list uses the New Zealand Threat Classification System, which provides greater resolution of naturally uncommon taxa typical of insular environments than the IUCN threat ranking system. New Zealand taxa are here ranked at subspecies level, and in some cases population level, when populations are judged to be potentially taxonomically distinct on the basis of genetic data or morphological observations. -
Turquoise Parrot
TAXON SUMMARY Turquoise Parrot 1 Family Psittacidae 2 Scientific name Neophema pulchella Shaw, 1794 3 Common name Turquoise Parrot 4 Conservation status Near Threatened: a 5 Reasons for listing inappropriate burning that may favour a shrubby over Although currently expanding, the area of occupancy the grassy understorey the parrots require (Quin, 1990, of this species is still probably less than half of the size Quin and Baker-Gabb, 1993). that it was a century ago (Near Threatened: a). Estimate Reliability Extent of occurrence 630,000 km2 medium trend stable medium Area of occupancy 20,000 km2 low trend increasing medium No. of breeding birds 20,000 low trend increasing medium No. of sub-populations 1 medium Generation time 3 years medium 6 Infraspecific taxa None described. 11 Recommended actions 7 Past range and abundance 11.1 Conserve native pasture and promote its use. Throughout south-east Australia from Suttor R., 11.2 Maintain a buffer around known nesting areas inland from Mackay, Qld, through eastern New South in forests managed for timber production. Wales, including suburban Sydney, to Melbourne, Vic. Declined rapidly in 1890s, with no reports of 11.3 Maintain or establish feral predator control in substantial numbers until 1920s (Jarman, 1973, nesting areas. Higgins, 1999). 11.4 Maintain a fire regime that establishes a mosaic 8 Present range and abundance of fire ages. In Queensland, now no further north than 12 Bibliography Maryborough and Fraser I., distribution in New South Higgins, P. J. (ed.) 1999. Handbook of Australian, Wales patchy and, in Victoria, largely confined to New Zealand and Antarctic Birds. -
Bird Ecology and Management in New Zealand's Agricultural Landscape
240 NEW ZEALANDAvailable JOURNAL on-line at: OF http://www.newzealandecology.org/nzje/ ECOLOGY, VOL. 32, NO. 2, 2008 FORUM ARTICLE The forgotten 60%: bird ecology and management in New Zealand’s agricultural landscape Catriona J. MacLeod1*, Grant Blackwell2, Henrik Moller2, John Innes3 and Ralph Powlesland4 1Landcare Research, PO Box 40, Lincoln 7640, New Zealand 2Agriculture Research Group on Sustainability, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand 3Landcare Research, Private Bag 3127, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand 4Research, Development and Improvement Division, Department of Conservation, PO Box 10 420, Wellington, New Zealand *Author for correspondence (Email: [email protected]) Published on-line: 27 August 2008 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Abstract: Production lands make up 58% of Aotearoa New Zealand’s landcover and contribute greatly not only to the national economy but also to patterns and trends in native and introduced avian biodiversity. However, unlike in native forest and other indigenous habitats, birds in agro-ecosystems have received little attention to date. We argue that this is due to (1) a research focus on understanding the causes of the dramatic decline of New Zealand’s critically endangered, endemic species, (2) an adherence to a ‘preservation for intrinsic value’ over a ‘conservation through sustainable use’ paradigm for environmental management, and (3) a historical view of production landscapes as being devoid of endemic and native species and thus of no conservation value. In countering these attitudes, we suggest that the agricultural matrix may contain more native species than many people believe, and that many introduced bird species are key contributors to the social and environmental performance and resilience of these systems. -
Managing Bird Damage
Managing Bird Damage Managing Bird Managing Bird Damage Bird damage is a significant problem in Australia with total to Fruit and Other Horticultural Crops damage to horticultural production estimated at nearly $300 million annually. Over 60 bird species are known to damage horticultural crops. These species possess marked differences in feeding strategies and movement patterns which influence the nature, timing and severity of the damage they cause. Reducing bird damage is difficult because of the to Fruit and Other Horticultural Crops Fruit and Other Horticultural to unpredictability of damage from year to year and a lack of information about the cost-effectiveness of commonly used management practices. Growers therefore need information on how to better predict patterns of bird movement and abundance, and simple techniques to estimate the extent of damage to guide future management investment. This book promotes the adoption of a more strategic approach to bird management including use of better techniques to reduce damage and increased cooperation between neighbours. Improved collaboration and commit- John Tracey ment from industry and government is also essential along with reconciliation of legislation and responsibilities. Mary Bomford Whilst the focus of this review is pest bird impacts on Quentin Hart horticulture, most of the issues are of relevance to pest bird Glen Saunders management in general. Ron Sinclair DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY Managing Bird Damage Managing Bird Managing Bird Damage Bird damage is a significant problem in Australia with total to Fruit and Other Horticultural Crops damage to horticultural production estimated at nearly $300 million annually. Over 60 bird species are known to damage horticultural crops.