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Species Released at Macanao Peninsula
Macanao Peninsula
/ Yellow-Shouldered Amazon Parrot
Location:  |
Margarita Island, Venezuela
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Latitude:  |
10.51'N
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Longitude:  |
63.46'W
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Reason For Action:  |
Augment existing population
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Reason For Decline:  |
Habitat Loss Other
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Problem Addressed?  |
Yes
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Release Habitat Type:  |
Various
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Total Habitat Area (acres):  |
Not Located
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Size of Release Area (acres):  |
30000.00
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Within Known Range:  |
Yes
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Habitat Protected?  |
Partially
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Habitat Alterations:  |
Recovery Other
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Invasives Removed:  |
Not Located
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Wild Population Present?  |
Yes
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Wild Population Size:  |
750
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Program Status:  |
Not Located
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Program Status Year:  |
Yes
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Continually Supplemented?  |
Not Located
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Population Status:  |
Increasing
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Population Status Year:  |
1998
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Current Population Size:  |
1900
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Current Population Year:  |
1996
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Agencies:  |
PROVITA
Wildlife Conservation Society
PROFAUNA
Venezuelan National Wildlife Service, Venezuelan Environment Ministry
Venezuelan Coast Guard and National Guard
BirdLife International
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