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The birdlife of Codfish Island

  • Publication Type

    Journal Article

  • Publication Year

    1968

  • Author(s)

    A. Blackburn

  • Journal Name

    Notornis

  • Volume, Issue

    15, 2

  • Pagination

    51-65

  • Article Type

    Paper

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The birdlife of Codfish Island

Notornis, 15 (2), 51-65

A. Blackburn (1968)

Article Type: Paper

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The birdlife in December, 1966, is recorded in detail. Predation by the weka, particularly on nesting sea-birds, is noted and discussed; and the mammalian life, both native and introduced, is described. A brief outline of the early history of the island, and a general description of the topography and vegetation are included. A possible reason for the total absence of some species of birds is suggested. The value of the island as a future sanctuary for rare species is discussed.