The Endemic Land Birds of Henderson Island, Southeastern Polynesia - Notes on Natural-History and Conservation

Abstract

New data are presented on the foraging ecology, behavior, vocalizations, body masses, and soft part colors of the endemic land birds of Henderson Island (128-degrees-20'W, 24-degrees-20'S), southeastern Polynesia. Population estimates of species range from 720-1820 for Stephen's Lorikeet (Vini stepheni), 3240 +/- for Henderson Island Crake (Porzana atra), 3420 +/- for Henderson Island Fruit-Dove (Ptilonopus insularis), to 10,800 +/- for Henderson Island Reed-Warbler (Acrocephalus taiti). Conservation issues and translocation of species are discussed.