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Restoring Pacific paradise

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...

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New guidebook for New Caledonia’s birds

A new guidebook has been published by SCO (BirdLife in New Caledonia) which gives a concise description of the breeding, migratory and sea birds found within the Pacific country...

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Singing Kagu in focus

The Endangered Kagu of New Caledonia is an iconic bird that symbolises the challenges faced by many island species in the modern era.

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Rat eradication success in New Caledonia

Follow up surveys has confirmed that three important seabird islands are officially rat-free, and bird populations are showing signs of recovery...

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