Vanishing of rare bird colony in New Zealand highlights greater risks to species

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The vanishing of a rare bird colony in New Zealand has left ornithologists both baffled and concerned for the species' future.

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The shore plovers, also known as tūturuatus, left their home, Mana Island, in recent weeks, according to Jess MacKenzie, a spokeswoman for New Zealand's Department of Conservation. MacKenzie said the 30 birds had been transported to Mana Island in February to establish a new colony.She said it was not clear why the birds decided to leave, though many theories abound.

"We are very aware of the devastation caused by a single rat to Mana in 2011. ... We've put a lot of effort into keeping Mana predator free since then," Mana Island Ranger Nick Fisentzidis said back in February.Most of the birds are found on the Chatham Islands, however new habitats are needed because those islands are almost full.

 

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Are rats their natural predator or just so happens that a rat has the opportunity and ability to take them out?

Sad they should do all to protect this birds future survival 😪

Its the Human species vanishing every day you should be worried about.

Can this bird be breed in captivity?

These things seem complicated, but I am betting there is a simple environmental thing at play here. Air temp, water temp... food source moved on, or something similar like that. Animals don't look at borders men created. They don't care.

Biden’s fault

This is the direct consequence of GMOs. This is the begining, the worst is to come

New Zealand is a dirty place. I would leave too if I was that bird?

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