Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Publication Year:
2012
Publication Place
Apia, Samoa
Physical Description:
31p. : col. ill, map ; 30cm
Call Number
596 BUT
[EL]
Relevant Countries
Niue
Collection
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
38928
Legacy PEIN ID:
78949
General Notes
Includes Bibliographical References and Annex|Available online|Three copies
Available online
Subject Heading(s)
Wildlife conservation - Niue
Bird population - Niue
Birds - Niue
Reptiles - Niue
Abstract
During 10–21 September, quantitative surveys were carried out of birds and flying foxes using the same techniques as applied in earlier surveys, and searches carried out for a rare parrot and lizard. Bird counts showed that the lupe or Pacific imperial-pigeon population has recovered following a decline between 1994 and 2004 though the current hunting rate is considered unsustainable. Miti or Polynesian starling numbers have gradually declined over the period 1994–2012 which is a concern and hard to explain. Rat predation is a possible cause. There was also an indication that pekapeka or white-rumped swiftlet numbers have declined though more investigation is needed to confirm this. We were unable to find any hega or blue-crowned lory though a few individuals were reported to us. Numbers are clearly very low and the next step must be to gain a better understanding of where the species regularly occurs so that management can be applied
Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Publication Year:
2012
Publication Place
Apia, Samoa
Physical Description:
31p. : col. ill, map ; 30cm
Call Number
596 BUT
[EL]
Relevant Countries
Niue
Collection
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
38928
Legacy PEIN ID:
78949
General Notes
Includes Bibliographical References and Annex|Available online|Three copies
Record Created: 08-Apr-2013
Record Modified: 26-Apr-2021