The European LIFE+ northern bald ibis reintroduction project

Johannes Fritz

doi:10.1017/s003060532100123x

Abstract

The European LIFE+ northern bald ibis reintroduction project

Highlights

There has previously been only anecdotal evidence of the threat posed by introduced mammals (a – camera-trap survey led by Fauna & Flora International and Fundação Príncipe, funded by the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, found all known introduced species across the thrush’s range)
Fundação Príncipe is studying the impact of introduced mammals in more detail, supported by the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
The artificial nest experiment and the visitations to the first Príncipe thrush nest to be monitored are compelling evidence that breeding activity of this Critically Endangered bird is being disrupted by mona monkeys

Summary

Introduction

It is categorized as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List because of its small and declining population and its tiny range, restricted to the southern forests of Príncipe Natural Park. There has previously been only anecdotal evidence of the threat posed by introduced mammals (a – camera-trap survey led by Fauna & Flora International and Fundação Príncipe, funded by the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, found all known introduced species across the thrush’s range). Fundação Príncipe is studying the impact of introduced mammals in more detail, supported by the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund.

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Conclusion