Coordinator: Anais Tritto
Institution: Mandai Wildlife Reserve
• Ark The EEP population has the potential to act as an Ark for wild black winged myna. These birds are highly threatened due to illegal wildlife trafficking. However for this role to success there is active management needed and genetically and demographic sound population is required. • Population Restoration At the moment establishing an Ark population takes priority but perhaps in the future there is the scope to release birds back in semi – protected or natural areas within their historic ranges. This is also dependent if enough birds are available. • Research (genetic/taxonomy) As the origins of many of the birds are currently unknown it is important to conduct and support research on the taxonomy and genetics of the EEP population but also of birds that are to be released. • Conservation education Black winged myna were a priority species for the EAZA Silent Forest campaign and can be excellently used to teach visitors about illegal wildlife trafficking and trade in songbird species from South east Asia. |
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• In situ support (field research) Once birds have been released in situ support is needed to monitor birds in the wild by monitoring release methods. Ecological and reintroduction protocols already exist for other species that can be potentially used for black winged myna. |
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