Range expansion of the spur-winged plover in New Zealand
Fraser, Diane; Galbraith, Mel; Adams, Nigel; Blanchon, Dan
Date
2014Citation:
Fraser, D. L., Galbraith, M., Adams, N., and Blanchon, D., (2014). Range expansion of the spur-winged plover in New Zealand. [Alternative title: The spread of the spur-winged plover (Vanellus miles novaehollandiae) in New Zealand]. Paper presented at 26th International Ornithological Congress, 18-24 August 2014, Rikkyo University, Tokyo, Japan.Permanent link to Research Bank record:
https://hdl.handle.net/10652/3104Abstract
Biology: (Vanellus miles novaehollandia)
Morphology, reproduction, habitat, sub-species differences. range, distribution, arrival in NZ.
Protection status prior to 2010, impacts in NZ.
Study aims:
• Describe the pattern of spread across new Zealand
• Identify possible factors associated with the spread
• Relate this to the spread of invasive species
Future research