Nestor meridionalis
Energetics of South Island Kaka (Nestor meridionalis meridionalis) Feeding on the Larvae of Kanuka Longhorn Beetles (Ochrocydus huttoni)
... (Nestor meridionalis meridionalis) in Big Bush State Forest, we found that kaka spent 35% of their feeding time digging in trunks of mountain beech (Nothofagus solandri ...
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Distance sampling to determine kaka (Nestor meridionalis septentrionalis) density within Waipapa Ecological Area, Pureora
... Abstract: Reliable information about population density and trends is essential for making valid inferences regarding conservation management. The suitability of point counts using distance sampling was examined as a ...
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The diet of the North Island kaka (Nestor meridionalis septentrionalis) on Kapiti Island
... (Nestor meridionalis septentrionalis) on Kapiti Island was identified while quantifying the foraging activity of nine radio-tagged birds from March 1991 to January ...
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Re establishing North Island kākā (Nestor meridionalis septentrionalis) in New Zealand : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Conservation Biology, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
... Recently there has been a global increase in concern over the unprecedented loss of biodiversity and how the sixth mass extinction event is mainly due to human activities. Countries such as New Zealand have unique ...
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Large scale stoat control to protect mohua (Mohoua ochrocephala) and kaka (Nestor meridionalis) in the Eglinton Valley, Fiordland, New Zealand
... The beech forests of New Zealand flower and seed heavily (mast) at irregular intervals (usually three to five years) (Wardle, 1984; Schauber et al., 2002). The increase in food supply is a boon for seed eating birds such ...
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Observed responses of captive stoats (Mustela erminea) to nest boxes and metal collars used to protect kaka (Nestor meridionalis) nest cavities
... Kaka (Nestor meridionalis) are medium sized parrots (45 cm) endemic to New Zealand. Populations of kaka on the mainland have been severely reduced by a combination of large-scale destruction of forest ...
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Re establishing North Island kākā (Nestor meridionalis septentrionalis) in New Zealand : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Conservation Biology, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
... A survey was conducted of several release sites, in the North Island of New Zealand, that are or have been involved in ecological restoration projects. The main aim was to establish their past and future commitments to ...
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Sex ratio of North Island kaka (Nestor meridionalis septentrionalis), Waihaha Ecological Area, Pureora Forest Park
... Kaka captured on Kapiti Island using mist nets between 1988-91 gave an estimated sex ratio of one female to 1.25 males (n=25, R.J. comm .; Department of Conservation, Nelson, N.Z.; Table[r] ...
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Intraspecific variation in the foraging ecology of kea, the world’s only mountain- and rainforest-dwelling parrot
... The male kea’s bill is much longer (13%) than the female’s, yet males are only c. 5% larger in other linear measures of body size (Bond et al. 1991). Sexual size dimorphism (SSD) is often attributed to sexual selection; ...
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Audiogram of the kea parrot, Nestor notabilis
... (Nestor meridionalis), which evolved in the lower altitude forests in New Zealand, would permit a more concrete hypothesis regarding the abiotic effects on parrot ...
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Metazoan parasite communities: support for the biological invasion of Barbus barbus and its hybridization with the endemic Barbus meridionalis
... B. meridionalis), and ...B. meridionalis), ...B. meridionalis and a similar- ity in metazoan parasite communities with those found in the Rhône River basin support the idea that the introduc- tion of ...
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“Hot shoes" – a novel (selections and summaries and a critical paper Canadian truth and reconciliation :settler-invader, damage, and trust. DAMAGE, AND TRUST
... Murphy’s legs are still trembling as he and George scuff past rows of white birches back to Tent 18. There are 24 days left to tick off, and even though Murphy would love to go home tomorrow, he doesn’t want to even ...
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Fiction Absolute and Ethics: Tom Wolfe’s Back to Blood
... however, Nestor is a dutiful police officer who is doing the right ...for Nestor, he might create his maxim in this way: everyone is allowed to disobey the law (and his superior‘s order) to prevent ...
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Anthropogenic lead (Pb) exposure in populations of a wild parrot (kea Nestor notabilis)
... Kea (Nestor notabilis) are large parrots endemic to hill country areas of the South Island, New Zealand. They are noted for their highly intelligent, curious, and bold nature, which has repeatedly brought them ...
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Aspects of the ecology of Kea, Nestor notabilis (GOULD), at Arthur's Pass and Craigieburn Valley
... Table 4.11 Number and corresponding percentages of manipulative-play periods In which kea at Arthur's Pass and Cralgleburn Valley were engaged In different manipulative behaviours.' [r] ...
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An Archer from the Palace of Nestor: A New Wall-Painting Fragment in the Chora Museum
... Finally, some details relevant to the order of painting and the nature of the composition should also be noted. The layer of white paint applied between the two layers of blue was u[r] ...
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The Recruitment Pattern of Liza falcipinnis from Elechi Creek, Upper Bonny, Niger Delta, Nigeria
... The Recruitment Pattern of Liza falcipinnis from Elechi Creek, Upper Bonny, Niger Delta, Nigeria Awoteinm Dateme Isaiah George1, Jasper Freeborn Nestor Abowei2 Department of Fisheries an[r] ...
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Unraveling climate influences on the distribution of the parapatric newts Lissotriton vulgaris meridionalis and L. italicus
... v. meridionalis to move further southwards than Central Apennines, as suggested by some areas in the southern peninsula showing medium suitability ...v. meridionalis since this latter suffers from dry ...
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The Pylos Regional Archaeological Project, Part I: Overview and the Archaeological Survey
... phase known as Late Helladic IIIB), have lain under the control of the Palace of Nestor.8 The approach of UMME has exercised a prodigious influence on the development of archaeolog[r] ...
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Learning and memory deficits in ecstasy users and their neural correlates during a face learning task
... It has been consistently shown that ecstasy users display impairments in learning and memory performance. In addition, working memory processing in ecstasy users has been shown to be associated with neural alterations in ...
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