THE HABITAT DISTRIBUTION AND POPULATION SIZE OF THE BLACK-NECKED STORK Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus australis IN NEW SOUTH WALES
| Posted: |
02/04/2021 |
| Author(s): |
Greg P. Clancy, Mick Andren |
Knowledge of habitat distribution and population size is important for the conservation management of species.
The Black-necked Stork (Ciconiidae: Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus australis) is listed as an endangered species under
the New South Wales (NSW) Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 and there is ongoing debate on its population
size in the State. In this study, the habitat of the Black-necked Stork in NSW was mapped in detail for the fi rst time
using 5632 collated records and vegetation, wetland and geomorphological information. The approximate location
of known and potential territories was mapped using nest location data, observational records, movement estimates
and the distribution of apparently suitable habitat. We estimated a breeding population size in NSW of approximately
75 pairs. We suggest that a greater conservation effort is needed to protect and rehabilitate the wetlands of the major
north coast fl oodplains and we also identify the need for further fi eldwork to more accurately determine the numbers
and extent of territories.
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