Extinct status as black-throated finch no longer takes flight in NSW

[finchbird2015]

Just found this on facebook http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-16/e ... ht/7329422
shame

[Shane Gowland]

What a shame.

Do any pure birds still exist in aviculture?

[arthur]

And the Adani mine WILL go ahead . .



I know that in Central Qld the blackthroat population has gone from 'locally common' to scarce / non-existent in 50 or 60 years

The mining boom did not really begin until the late 60's, early 70's and while it may not have helped things, the B-T population has also declined in other areas such as Townsville, where there is no coal mining . . so other factors must have been involved

And before the 'trapping for the caged bird trade' people start their chorus, trapping had little or nothing to do with it, and in any case, trapping basically ceased in Qld in the early 70's (and had been in decline prior to that) with the advent of legislation, aviary registration, and public awareness

Blackthroats (intergrades) hopefully are secure in our aviaries, but a little more thought may need to be given to their status

Sadly, I cannot see the wildlife 'authorities' OR the 'greenies' ever acknowledging the role that private aviculturists play in the conservation of bird species

[finchbreeder]

Sadly, I cannot see the wildlife 'authorities' OR the 'greenies' ever acknowledging the role that private aviculturists play in the conservation of bird species
Maybe clubs should point this out to the press more regularly? Cause if the press talks possatively about things the Authorities and greenies are keen to claim it. It is a shame the little fellows are no longer surviving in NSW though.
LML

[vettepilot_6]

Supposedly.....

[SamDavis]

The FSA is looking to raise awareness by including a display on Black-throats as part of our larger display at the June long weekend National Poultry Show in Sydney. I bought 3 pair of Black-throats last year and they've bred well so we'll use some of these as part of the display.

If you're not aware of the National Poultry Show then check it out - http://www.rasnsw.com.au/National-Poultry-Show-2616.htm
There'll be a pavilion just for cage birds.

[Pictorella]

The Black-throats demise cant be attributed to mining or trapping, they simply couldn't keep up with land clearing, over grazing and drought. Grassy woodland species as a whole are on the decline. Check out the threatened species list in NSW and the majority of species are those from grassy woodland habitats eg Brown Treecreeper, Varied Sittella, Diamond Firetail, Swift Parrot, Regent Honeyeater, Painted Honeyeater, Black-chinned Honeyeater, Turquoise Parrot, Barking Owl, Bush Stone-curlew, Grey-crowned Babbler, Speckled Warbler, Little Lorikeet, Scarlet Robin, Hooded Robin, Flame Robin and Little Eagle.
Mining, like other threatening processes like Noisy Miners, global warming, feral cats etc, are not the reason for the low numbers we have now, they're just guilty of the final demise.

Greenie (and finch breeder) Grant

[arthur]

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Greenie (and finch breeder) Grant

But I'm sure you know what I mean . .

[finchbreeder]

land clearing, over grazing and drought.
The main causes, along with feral predators, of the demise/threat to native birds and animals.
and yes I am a bit a a greenie too - plant more native trees in your backyards and local parks everyone, its a minor contribution we can all make to the planet.
LML

[vettepilot_6]

The Black-throats demise cant be attributed to mining or trapping, they simply couldn't keep up with land clearing, over grazing and drought. Grassy woodland species as a whole are on the decline. Check out the threatened species list in NSW and the majority of species are those from grassy woodland habitats eg Brown Treecreeper, Varied Sittella, Diamond Firetail, Swift Parrot, Regent Honeyeater, Painted Honeyeater, Black-chinned Honeyeater, Turquoise Parrot, Barking Owl, Bush Stone-curlew, Grey-crowned Babbler, Speckled Warbler, Little Lorikeet, Scarlet Robin, Hooded Robin, Flame Robin and Little Eagle.
Mining, like other threatening processes like Noisy Miners, global warming, feral cats etc, are not the reason for the low numbers we have now, they're just guilty of the final demise.

Greenie (and finch breeder) Grant

Agree to a point...but who says mining gave them their final demise? on the Mine I work in I regularly see all different types of birds...(hard to get photos though just have to take my word) I was lucky enough to be on the Water truck in the daytime for once(doesnt happen very often) I have seen numerous aquatic birds to finches and wrens..... just some of the birds I have seen...Black Swans...Pelicans..Ibis..Plains Turkey's....lots of predator birds plus crows peewees etc....Different Parrot species (quarrions and redwings? seen the most of)...Blackthroats! Plumheads, Doublebars, Crimsons, Zebs, just the other day seen a small flock of Red Backed Fairy Wrens? as I was lucky enough to stop in the water cart to fill up....I'll post some pics and you tell me how a mine thats supposedly destroys so much evnviroment, has so much pristine land around it? and this mine has been going since 1967....