Redthroat
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The Redthroat (Pyrrholaemus brunneus) is a species of bird in the Pardalotidae family. It is monotypic within the genus Pyrrholaemus. It is endemic to Australia.
Its natural habitat is Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation.
[edit] Conservation Status
Redthroats are not listed as threatened on the Australian Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. However, their conservation status varies from state to state within Australia. For example:
- The Redthroat is listed as threatened on the Victorian Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act (1988).[1] Under this Act, an Action Statement for the recovery and future management of this species has not yet been prepared.[2]
- On the 2007 advisory list of threatened vertebrate fauna in Victoria, the Redthroat is listed as endangered.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victoria
- ^ Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victoria
- ^ Victorian Department of Sustainability and Environment (2007). Advisory List of Threatened Vertebrate Fauna in Victoria - 2007. East Melbourne, Victoria: Department of Sustainability and Environment, 15. ISBN 978-1-74208-039-0.
- BirdLife International 2004. Pyrrholaemus brunneus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 27 July 2007.
- Del Hoyo, J.; Elliot, A. & Christie D. (editors). (2006). Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 12: Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Lynx Edicions. ISBN 9788496553422
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