Title
First census of the white-shouldered ibis Pseudibis davisoni reveals roost-site mismatch with Cambodia's protected areas
Author(s)
Wright, H. L.;Collar, N. J.;Lake, I. R.;Norin, N.;Vann, R.;Ko, S.;Phearun, S.;Dolman, P. M.
Published
2012
Publisher
ORYX
Abstract
The population size of the Critically Endangered white-shouldered ibis Pseudibis davisoni has always been poorly known. The first-ever census across Cambodia in 2009-2010 using simultaneous counts at multiple roost sites found substantially more birds than previously estimated, with a minimum of 523 individuals. The census allowed us to make a revised global population estimate of 731-856 individuals, increasing hope for the species' long-term survival. However, the largest subpopulations are imminently threatened by development and c. 75% of the birds counted in Cambodia were outside protected areas. © 2012 Fauna & Flora International.
Keywords
Cambodia;population estimate;protected area;Pseudibis davisoni;traditional management;white-shouldered ibis

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