The Gouldian Finch: why is it threatened?

["Karen Pearson" <>]

 >
> The Gouldian Finch was suggested to me as a good candidate.  Does anyone
out
> there have a good knowledge of this species and why it has declined?  (I
have a
> vague idea that a birding aus contributor a year or so ago was working on
this
> animal up at Lakefield, but I cannot remember his name).  Anyway, if
anyone can
> help I'd like the chance to pick your brains.
>

Just a quick note;

There was an article in today's Age about the finch at;

http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/2001/08/21/FFX1IQ55LQC.html

Regards
Karen Pearson

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