Hi Carol and all,
How feasible is it that Indian Mynahs could be responsible for the
decline? I've heard on this list that they can kill Galah babies and
have seen first hand them driving Rainbow Lorikeets from a nest
(Rainbow Lorikeets are the most fierce parrot I've ever seen in this
country), so I'd imagine Gang Gangs don't pose them too much of a
problem to steal nests from. Scaly-breasted Lorikeets may be upgraded
to vulnerable in QLD soon and this would in part be from lack of
nesting holes from habitat loss and competition from Rainbow Lorikeets
and Indian Mynahs.
Regards,
Chris - Brisbane
On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 15:46:48 +1100, Carol Probets <> wrote:
> I noticed in my local newspaper, a Notice of Preliminary Determination to
> support a proposal to list the Gang-gang Cockatoo as a Vulnerable Species in
> NSW.
>
> The Determination can be accessed at www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au.
>
> It makes interesting reading. Apparently the Gang-gang has declined
> dramatically within NSW and this is shown in the reporting rates in the two
> Birds Australia Atlases (a decline by 44% across its NSW range). The causes
> for this are unknown.
>
> If anyone wishes to make a submission these can be forwarded to:
> Scientific Committee, PO Box 1967, Hurstville NSW 2220, and must be received
> by 28th January 2005.
>
> Carol
>
>
>
>
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