Monitoring Bird Populations in New Zealand

Eric B Spurr (compiler)

Landcare Research Science Series No. 28

New Zealand has national schemes for monitoring populations of some particular bird species, such as some game birds or rare landbirds, but none for common landbirds and seabirds. In contrast, many countries overseas have national schemes for monitoring common bird populations, using changes in bird abundance as indicators of environmental changes.

This report presents the findings of a workshop held to assess the feasibility of a national bird population monitoring scheme in New Zealand. It is followed by a discussion paper examining the need for such a survey, and suggesting how it might be designed and funded.

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Author: Eric B Spurr (compiler)
ISBN: 978-0-47-809363-6
Publisher: Manaaki Whenua Press
Publication date: 2005
Pages: 29
Format: Spiralbound