Fifteen critically endangered plains-wanderers have been released in south-west New South Wales, despite some birds from the last flock released being killed or going missing.
Key points:
In March, 10 zoo-bred plains-wanderers were released into native grassland near Hay as part of a conservation effort to save the birds from extinction.
It followed extensive fox baiting and shooting of cats in the area.
David Parker, a senior threatened species officer from the State Department of Planning and Environment, said of those 10, four died, three dropped their trackers and had not yet been found, and only three were monitored to the end of the 12-week trial.
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Key points:
- Fifteen critically endangered plains-wanderers have been released in south-west NSW
- Four birds died and three went missing during the last Riverina trial
- New satellite technology is being used to track the bird
In March, 10 zoo-bred plains-wanderers were released into native grassland near Hay as part of a conservation effort to save the birds from extinction.
It followed extensive fox baiting and shooting of cats in the area.
David Parker, a senior threatened species officer from the State Department of Planning and Environment, said of those 10, four died, three dropped their trackers and had not yet been found, and only three were monitored to the end of the 12-week trial.
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