The Glen / Western Weka
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Chetwode Islands
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Capture Location: |
Malbourough Sounds,
New Zealand
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40.53' S
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174.04' E
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112
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Not Located
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REASON FOR TRANSL: Increase range of species; part of Chetwode weka eradication program - translocation done as measure to negate associated negative publicity
CAPTURE METHOD: Wire cage trap and hand nets
POPULATION STATUS: Few reported sightings of birds after release - transfer assumed to have failed to establish population
*2 birds known to have escaped from release cage, 11 unbanded birds presumed to have escaped from holding pen
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Amanda Spratt
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