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The rediscovery of Giant Ibis Pseudibis gigantea with a review of previous records

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 May 2010

Richard M. Thewlis  and
Robert J. Timmins
Richard M. Thewlis
Affiliation:
52 Long Reach Road, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1UJ, U.K.
Robert J. Timmins
Affiliation:
25 Cradley Road, Cradley Heath, Warley, West Midlands B64 6AG, U.K.
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The Giant Ibis Pseudibis gigantea was formerly more widespread in mainland South-East Asia, being found in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. However, it has always been scarce throughout its range and has declined dramatically over the past 50 years as a result of habitat destruction, disturbance and hunting. This paper documents the species's decline with a review of all previous records including the recent sightings between 1993 and 1995, and suggests conservation measures to be taken for its continued survival.

Type
Research Article
Information
Bird Conservation International , Volume 6 , Issue 4 , December 1996 , pp. 317 - 324
Copyright
Copyright © Birdlife International 1996

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