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Rediscovery of the Capricorn subspecies of yellow chat Epthianura crocea macgregori at Torilla Plain, on the mainland coast of central Queensland
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posted on 2017-12-06, 00:00 authored by R Jaensch, Wayne HoustonWayne Houston, Robert BlackRobert Black, Lorelle CampbellLorelle Campbell, Rodney ElderRodney Elder, Robert MccabeRobert Mccabe, G PorterThe critically endangered Capricorn (Dawson) subspecies of the Yellow Chat (Epthianura crocea macgregori) is reported for the first time in more than 80 years from the mainland coast of central Queensland. We describe the rediscovery, in the period July 2003 to May 2004, of a breeding population on the Torilla Plain, adjacent to Broad Sound, NNW of Rockhampton. A two-stage census of the population in three localities produced a total of 160 birds (including juveniles). Habitats occupied were saline swamp dominated by tall rush Schoenoplectus litoralis, and samphire Halosarcia spp. and freshwater channels lined with tall sedge Cyperus alopecuroides, and grass. The subspecies is now known from Curtis Island and several mainland localities. We identify some of the conservation needs of the Torilla Plain population.
Funding
Category 1 - Australian Competitive Grants (this includes ARC, NHMRC)
History
Volume
34Issue
1Start Page
24End Page
35Number of Pages
12ISSN
1037-258XLocation
MiltonPublisher
Queensland Ornithological SocietyLanguage
en-ausPeer Reviewed
- Yes
Open Access
- No
External Author Affiliations
Centre for Environmental Management; National Parks and Wildlife Service; Queensland Herbarium;Era Eligible
- Yes