Guidelines for the re-introduction of Galliformes for conservation purposes

IUCN,

doi:10.2305/iucn.ch.2009.ssc-op.41.en

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“…Predictions of future climate change were based on the SRES A2 scenario (Nakicenovic & Swart 2000) generated by the widely used Hadley regional climate model (Jones et al 2004) and averaged for years 2071-2100 for each of the 6 selected climatic variables at a resolution of 50 km (Xu et al 2006). The 50-km regional climate model outputs were statistically downscaled to 1-km resolution using spatial interpolation, and added to the current climatic surfaces to provide surfaces of future climate (van Zonneveld et al 2009).…”

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Climate change induced range shifts of Galliformes in China

Tian

2010

Integrative Zoology

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Climate change will cause range shifts of many species in the future. Galliformes might be particularly vulnerable to climate change, as they have low dispersal ability. Little is known about their possible responses to the future climate. We used a generalized additive model to predict the current and future ranges of all 63 Galliformes in China, based on a comprehensive species occurrence database and a combination of climate variables. Other environmental variables (e.g. elevation and human footprint index) were also considered, as well as the latitude and longitude of the occurrences. Principal component analysis was conducted to illustrate the association between environmental variables and Galliformes distributions. Using the Special Report on Emissions Scenarios (SRES) A2 climate change scenario for 2071-2100, we projected that 29 species would have range shifts over 50%, including 13 endemic species. Galliformes at higher elevation face greater range shifts. Northward shifts are greater than those in other directions. We suggest conservationists pay special attention to the 29 Galliformes that face extensive range shifts, especially the endemic species among them.

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Section: Climate Datamentioning

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Climate change induced range shifts of Galliformes in China

Tian

2010

Integrative Zoology

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“…Infectious diseases may compromise such programs by reducing longevity and reproduction of captive animals (Sainsbury and Vaughan-Higgins, 2012) and by excluding animals from reintroduction (Ewen et al, 2012). To comply with international guidelines (IUCN, 2009), health assessments were conducted to identify hazards to captive populations of Black-fronted Piping-guans participating in reintroduction programs, revealing infections by mites, helminths and haemosporidian parasites (Marques et al, 2013;Motta et al, 2013).…”

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Haemoproteus paraortalidum n. sp. in captive Black-fronted Piping-guans Aburria jacutinga (Galliformes, Cracidae): High prevalence in a population reintroduced into the wild

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Haemosporidian parasites of the genus Haemoproteus are widespread and can cause disease and even mortality in birds under natural and captive conditions. The Black-fronted Piping-guan (Aburria jacutinga) is an endangered Neotropical bird of the Cracidae (Galliformes) going through a reintroduction program to avoid extinction. We used microscopic examination and partial cytochrome b DNA sequencing to describe a new Haemoproteus species infecting Black-fronted Piping-guans bred and raised in captivity that were reintroduced into the Atlantic rainforest. Haemoproteus (Parahaemoproteus) paraortalidum n. sp. was detected in the blood of 19 out of 29 examined birds. The new species is distinguished from other haemoproteids due to the shape of gametocytes, which have pointed ends in young stages, and due to the presence of vacuole-like unstained spaces in macrogametocytes and numerous volutin granules both in macro- and microgametocytes. Illustrations of the new species are provided. Phylogenetic inference positioned this parasite in the Parahaemoproteus subgenus clade together with the other two Haemoproteus genetic lineages detected in cracids up to date. We discuss possible implications of the reintroduction of birds infected with haemosporidian parasites into the wild. Treatment of Haemoproteus infections remains insufficiently studied, but should be considered for infected birds before reintroduction to improve host reproductive and survival rates after release.

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“…This overall growth in the use of the tool led to the establishment of a dedicated 'Reintroduction Specialist Group' (RSG) by the IUCN Species Survival Commission in 1988 to help the development of best practice. Ten years later the RSG published its first 'Guidelines for Reintroductions' (IUCN, 1998), a simple, pragmatic approach that thousands of practitioners around the world have subsequently used to support their decision-making.…”

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Conservation Translocations

2022

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Conservation translocation - the movement of species for conservation benefit - includes reintroducing species into the wild, reinforcing dwindling populations, helping species shift ranges in the face of environmental change, and moving species to enhance ecosystem function. Conservation translocation can lead to clear conservation benefits and can excite and engage a broad spectrum of people. However, these projects are often complex and involve careful consideration and planning of biological and socio-economic issues. This volume draws on the latest research and experience of specialists from around the world to help provide guidance on best practice and to promote thinking over how conservation translocations can continue to be developed. The key concepts cover project planning, biological and social factors influencing the efficacy of translocations, and how to deal with complex decision-making. This book aims to inspire, inform and help practitioners maximise their chances of success, and minimise the risks of failure.

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Guidelines for the re-introduction of Galliformes for conservation purposes

Cited by 17 publications

References 45 publications

Climate change induced range shifts of Galliformes in China

Climate change induced range shifts of Galliformes in China

Haemoproteus paraortalidum n. sp. in captive Black-fronted Piping-guans Aburria jacutinga (Galliformes, Cracidae): High prevalence in a population reintroduced into the wild

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