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"In the vast, arid landscapes of South Australia’s northeast, on the lands of
the Adnyamathanha and Wilyakali, a surprising discovery is changing our
understanding of one of Australia’s most endangered birds.
The plains-wanderer (
Pedionomus torquatus) has long hovered on the brink of
extinction. Conservation efforts focus on protecting its known grassland
habitats, mainly in Victoria and and New South Wales. But our new research
shows more than 250 of these birds are thriving in habitats previously
considered unsuitable, on the western edge of its range.
We used tracking devices – attached to a harness resembling a tiny backpack –
to discover that this new population prefers open shrublands to grasslands.
This could change how we conserve one of Australia’s most unique birds."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
