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Orange Bellied Parrot protection system map - Coggle Diagram
Orange Bellied Parrot protection system map
Threat: Destruction of habitat
Bush clearing of native species which OBP uses for food
Urban development of coastal areas
SOLUTION Inform land owners in at risk locations for habitat requirements, legislation needed to ensure habitat protection
Sea level rising of coastal areas
Bush fires. Orange-bellied parrots prefer to breed in low lying shrub land that has been burnt through bushfire between 1 and 8 years ago.
Solution: controlled burns to prevent wildfires that may harm breeding areas.
Threat: Inbreeding due to small population and other genetic factors
Collect new Orange Bellied Parrots from the wild to improve the captive flock's genetic diversity
Pair with existing captive birds to begin spreading new genes through the captive population
Then release captive bred birds back to the wild to increase the number of wild population.
Continuously monitor the population and behavior of orange-bellied parrots to gather essential data for adaptive management.
Hybridisation with blue-winged parrots
Threat: Altered weather patterns, habitat degradation, and extreme weather events
Creating and maintaining diverse and resilient habitats can help parrot populations withstand climate-related challenges
replanting native vegetation
protecting saltmarshes
establishing conservation reserves
Maintaining vegetation areas through weeding or planned burning
Climate-Resilient Planting: Selecting and planting native plants that are more tolerant of changing climate conditions can enhance the parrots' food sources and nesting sites
Managed Water Resources: Ensuring access to water sources, especially during periods of drought, is vital for parrots
Temperature Regulation
shade
shelter
Threat: Poaching for the pet trade
striking appearance
rarity
Solution: Combating Illegal Wildlife Trade
Strengthening Laws: Countries must enact and enforce strong wildlife protection laws, with severe penalties for offenders
Awareness and Education: Raising awareness about the consequences of illegal wildlife trade can reduce demand and discourage potential buyers
Supporting Local Communities: Providing alternative livelihoods and economic opportunities to communities involved in illegal wildlife trade can reduce their reliance on it.
Threat: Disease outbreaks affecting parrot populations
Avian Diseases: such as avian influenza, Newcastle disease, and psittacosis
Vector-Borne Diseases: Diseases transmitted by vectors like mosquitoes or ticks can affect parrots
Impact
Diseases can weaken individuals, making them more vulnerable to predation, environmental stressors, or malnutrition
Providing suitable habitats with clean water sources and minimizing factors that can exacerbate disease transmission (such as overcrowding) can reduce disease risks
Veterinary Care: Sick or injured parrots may be captured and provided with veterinary care to treat diseases and injuries
Disease outbreaks in Orange-bellied Parrot populations can result in population declines, especially if the disease is highly contagious
Threat: Changes in vegetation impact the availability of food sources.
Solution: Habitat restoration with native food plants, supplementary feeding programs.
Threat: Spread of noxious weeds
Solution: Implement invasive weed control programs to prevent the spread of noxious weeds
Threat: pesticide residue on food
Solution: Controlling pesticide use within habitats
SOLUTION Diverse locations of feeder boxes in various areas in different catchments and elevations to supplement diverse movements of OBP in winter
Mortality caused by collisions with structures
Solusion: Assess high-risk areas for bird collisions, such as communication towers or wind turbines
Solution: Play birds of prey calls to scare away birds from dangerouse areas
Threat: Low reproductive rates due to habitat quality and predation.
Solution: Artificial nest boxes, monitoring, and breeding programs in captivity.
Planning to ensure habitats available will meet expected growth in population
EXISTING SOLUTION Men's Shed in Tasmania already undertake a habitat construction project and volunteer in maintenance of the breeding program
Stakeholders:
Conservation Organizations: Engaged in habitat restoration, research, and advocacy.
Government Agencies: Responsible for wildlife conservation policies, funding, and land management.
Landowners: Play a vital role in habitat protection and restoration.
Scientists: Conduct research on OBP behavior, genetics, and habitat.
Local Communities: Can be engaged in conservation efforts and awareness campaigns.
Tourism Industry: Can promote responsible eco-tourism and generate funding.
Indigenous Communities: Often have traditional knowledge and a stake in conservation efforts.
Volunteers: Assist in monitoring, habitat restoration, and public education.
Researching and monitoring
Element: Data collection, population monitoring, and scientific research.
Stakeholders: Scientists, conservation organizations, and volunteers.
Solution: Invest in ongoing research and monitoring to inform conservation strategies.
Education and Awareness
Element: Public outreach, educational programs, and awareness campaigns.
Stakeholders: Conservation organizations, local communities, and schools.
Solution: Raise public awareness about the OBP's plight and habitat restoration efforts.
Policy and Legislation
Element: Laws, regulations, and policies governing wildlife conservation.
Stakeholders: Government agencies, conservation organizations, and lawmakers.
Solution: Advocate for stronger protection laws and enforcement.
Internal Collaboration
Element: Cooperation with other countries and organizations for species protection.
Stakeholders: International conservation bodies and governments.
Solution: Collaborate on research, conservation, and habitat protection initiatives.
Threat: Predators such as cats, sugar gliders and foxes
Solution: Implement aggressive predator control programs to manage and reduce cat and fox populations in critical parrot habitats, especially during the breeding season.