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Species Released at Matiu/Somes Island
Matiu/Somes Island
/ Red-crowned Parakeet (Kakariki)
Location: |
Wellington Harbor, New Zealand
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Latitude: |
41° 15' S
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Longitude: |
174° 50' E
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Reason For Action: |
Return species to former range
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Reason For Decline: |
Not Located
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Problem Addressed? |
Not Located
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Release Habitat Type: |
Forest
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Total Habitat Area (acres): |
61.30
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Size of Release Area (acres): |
61.30
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Within Known Range: |
Yes
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Habitat Protected? |
Yes
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Habitat Alterations: |
Nesting Predator Recovery
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Invasives Removed: |
Predators Nest Predators
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Wild Population Present? |
No
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Wild Population Size: |
0
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Program Status: |
Continuing
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Program Status Year: |
2003
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Continually Supplemented? |
Yes
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Population Status: |
No Change
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Population Status Year: |
2004
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Current Population Size: |
6
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Current Population Year: |
2004
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Agencies: |
Department of Conservation New Zealand
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