Dear all,
I there a list of bird species that have been introduced to Australia and how do I get hold of it?
Regards Shirley
Shirley Cook Armidale NSW
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There are some on that road down to the Styx River too.
Tony
Hi Ralph, et al, There are plenty of sightings of Superb Lyrebird in Tasmania …. and they are spreading.
Originally introduced (separately) around Hastings Caves in the south, and Mt. Field NP, they are now reported from those areas (we’ve personally seen them a number of times in various areas in the south), near lakes Gordon and Pedder, mounds have been observed near Interlaken, and there is even a recent report from near Mole Creek.
But this is not the only “Australian” species that is actually feral to Tasmania. Also need to include Laughing Kookaburra, Little and Long-billed Corella, Rainbow Lorikeet, and many would also include Galah.
Cheers, John Tongue Ulverestone, Tas.
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Hi Ralph,
FYI here’s a few sighting over last 5 years.
. 6/25/2010 Kermandie Falls track Track leading to the Kermandie Falls near Geeveston. Paul Brooks. Travels along the Kermandie River through wet eucalypt and mixed forest in the Hartz NP. Heard across the river from the track. 1
. 6/7/2010 Alan Fletcher Birdline Mt Field National Park (Russell/Lady Barron Falls) Access from Westerway. This end of the park includes Russell Falls and Lady Barron Falls as well as a motel and camping area. 42°40’59″S 146°42’58″E. 2 male Superb Lyrebird at Hastings Caves (they’re regularly seen here). Report of up to 15 seen recently on road between Thermal Springs and Caves by National Parks staff.
. 7/6/2009 1 female on Duckhole Lake track, Paul Brooks. 3 males around Newdegate Cave. One male observed calling from a perch about two metres up a tree, then displaying for about 10 seconds before flying to the ground and disappearing in undergrowth.
. 1/17/2008 Mt Hartz NP Clive Curson (43 12S 146 46E) many birds
. 2/3/2008 New River Lagoon Area (43 32S 146 34E)
. 3/5/2007 Male & female crossing road Boyd Forest Reserve, Keith & Lindsay Fisher, at 42 49 12S 146 20 14E Along the Gordon River Road
. 1/15/2006 Hastings Caves
Cheers,
Tim Dolby
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Hi all,
The Wikipedia entry reported by Stephen Ambrose says that the Superb Lyrebird was successfully introduced into Tasmania.
Has anyone recorded any recent (i.e. last 5 years) Tasmanian sightings?
Also, was it introduced or re-introduced?
Regards
Ralph Reid
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Hi Ralph,
I recorded several Superb Lyrebirds in the Hastings Caves region in 2006 including a male making chainsaw noises in between it’s Black Cockatoo and Rosella mimicry. I’d say well established at this point unless things have changed in recently.
Regards, Chris
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Hi Ralph
Sarah Tassell (University of Tasmania) is currently conducting her Ph.D on Superb Lyrebirds in Tasmania:
Sarah Tassell – The impact of the superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) on Tasmanian forests ecosystems (Doctorate)
The superb lyrebird was introduced to Tasmania in the 1930s and 40s in order to save the bird from the perceived threat of foxes and habitat loss on the mainland. However, there is growing concern that lyrebirds may pose a threat to Tasmanian forest ecosystems.
Lyrebirds feed on invertebrates by scratching over large amounts of leaf litter and soil. Their roles as a predator and as a bioturbating ecosystem engineer mean that lyrebirds are probably a keystone species in the forests they inhabit. Since there is no native equivalent to lyrebirds, Tasmanian flora and fauna may significantly affected by their activities.
General project aims: 1. To examine the impact that lyrebirds have on leaf litter and soil invertebrate communities both directly through predation and indirectly through changes to habitat brought about by foraging. 2. To determine whether bioturbation and damage to individual plants caused by foraging affects vegetation communities. 3. To establish the impact that foraging activity has on soil and leaf litter structure and function. Supervisors; Assoc. Prof. Alastair Richardson (School of Zoology, University of Tasmania) Michael Driessen (Biodiversity Conservation Branch, Department of Primary Industry Water and Environment) Assoc.Prof. Sue Jones (School of Zoology, University of Tasmania)
Stephen Ambrose Ryde NSW
Hi all,
The Wikipedia entry reported by Stephen Ambrose says that the Superb Lyrebird was successfully introduced into Tasmania.
Has anyone recorded any recent (i.e. last 5 years) Tasmanian sightings?
Also, was it introduced or re-introduced?
Regards
Ralph Reid
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Hi Shirley,
This link lists all the bird species that have been successfully/unsuccessfully introduced into Australia (and other parts of the world):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_introduced_bird_species
Cheers, Stephen
Stephen Ambrose Ryde NSW
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John Long’s Introduced Birds of the World says 96 species introduced to Australia with 32 established 12 probably established,- but I think he includes moving species within Australia. He doesn’t seem to give a list so you’d have to scan the book. Andrew
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