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Titi Forever: Research supports conservation of Tuamotu Sandpiper

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Most of the world’s sandpiper species migrate thousands of kilometers between arctic breeding grounds and subtropical wintering grounds, but in the not-too distant evolutionary past, one group gave up this habit and went native in French Polynesia...

Restoring Pacific paradise

Friday, July 27, 2012

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In total, 51% of all threatened birds are being driven towards extinction by invasive alien species. The problem is especially acute on oceanic islands where 75% of threatened birds are affected. In an effort to address this serious threat, the Pacific Partnership of BirdLife International has received renewed support from the David & Lucile Packard Foundation to protect globally important seabird colonies by eradicating invasive alien species...

Forum calls on Pacific people to value all species

Thursday, July 26, 2012

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Forum calls on Pacific people to value all species

“Pacific Islanders must make every effort to understand and value the various species of plants and animals and natural environments that make up our island homes”. This is the call from the scientists, local to global experts and conservation practitioners who gathered at the inaugural Pacific Islands Species Forum last week in Honiara, Solomon Islands...

Rat eradication planned in the Cooks

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

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TIS (BirdLife in the Cook Islands) is planning a project with BirdLife International and the Cook Island's National Environment Service to eradicate rats from Suwarrow National Park to protect Suwarrow’s globally important seabird populations...

The Pacific extinction crisis by Don Stewart

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

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The Pacific extinction crisis by Don Stewart

Birds are the most widespread and visible indicators of the state of our environment and we ignore at our peril what they are telling us. Long-time Pacific conservationist and Pacific Regional Director of BirdLife International, Don Stewart, explains why birds are so important to biodiversity and to our future...

Seabird species face extinction in remote UK islands

Friday, March 30, 2012

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They are more exotic than the gulls, gannets and terns of Britain's home coastlines, but many of the fascinating and charismatic species of birds on the remote shores of UK overseas territories are now close to extinction. In a report to the government, the RSPB (BirdLife in the UK) warns 33 species of birds, including penguins, parrots and albatrosses, are now critically endangered across the remnants of the empire. And that means we have a duty to fulfil...

Appeal launched for Patagonian grebe

Friday, January 6, 2012

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In 2011, thirty breeding adult Hooded Grebes were killed by introduced American Mink at one site. Urgent funds are now needed to support Aves Argentinas work to protect these birds.

BirdLife Pacific Invasive Species Programme

Monday, January 2, 2012

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BirdLife Pacific Invasive Species Programme

The BirdLife Pacific Partnership has started a new four-year European Union funded regional Invasive Species programme which seeks to reduce the spread and the environmental and socio-economic impact of invasive alien species by supporting the eradication and control of invasive alien species and also enhancing biosecurity...

Invasive species Cast Away in Fiji

Thursday, December 1, 2011

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Goats and rats have been removed from two Fijian islands to protect their unique wildlife. “This is a massive achievement which will provide benefits for the iguanas, birds, plants and people of these islands”, said Sialesi Rasalato from BirdLife International.

An update on Montserrat’s efforts to address the issue of feral livestock

Thursday, June 23, 2011

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An update on Montserrat’s efforts to address the issue of feral livestock

An update on the project ‘Reducing the impact of feral livestock in and around the Centre Hills’.

Australia’s biodiversity arks

Monday, December 6, 2010

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Today Australia’s leading national bird conservation organisation, Birds Australia (BirdLife Partner), has launched its annual State of Australia’s Birds report. This year’s theme, Islands and Birds, provides just a snapshot as more than 8,300 islands occur within Australia’s jurisdiction...

An Aruba without Troupial, Prikichi, Patrushi or Shoco?

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

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An Aruba without Troupial, Prikichi, Patrushi or Shoco?

The presence of the invasive Boa constrictor was first documented in Aruba in April of 1999. Ever since, the numbers of boas caught by the Park Rangers has been impressive. Hundreds are caught each year and only those seen in areas frequented by persons who then notify the Rangers for their assistance. It is safe to presume that a multifold of those caught actually live in Aruba’s wildlife.

Bahama Oriole on the edge

Thursday, August 5, 2010

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The recently-recognised Bahama Oriole is one of the rarest birds in the Caribbean. It is now found only on the island of Andros where it faces a number of critical threats that suggest it is on the edge of extinction.

Restauran hábitat del lagartijo del seco Anolis cooki en la Isla de Cardona y Cayo Ratones

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

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Restauran hábitat del lagartijo del seco <I>Anolis cooki </I> en la Isla de Cardona y Cayo Ratones

El Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Ambientales, junto con el Servicio Federal de Pesca y Vida Silvestre, la Sociedad Ornitológica Puertorriqueña Inc. (BirdLife en Puerto Rico), y el Ponce Yacht and Fishing Club, colaboraron en un proyecto con el fin de erradicar la rata negra (Rattus rattus) en la Isla de Cardona y en el Cayo Ratones, al sur de Ponce.