The Mariana common moorhen: Decline of an island endemic
Stinson DW, Ritter MW, Reichel JD. 1991. The Mariana common moorhen: Decline of an island endemic. The Condor. 93:38-43
"Current status of Mariana common moorhens (Gallinula chloropus guami) in the Mariana Islands was determined by wetland surveys. A total of 300-400 moorhens exist on Guam, Saipan, and Tinian. Extinctions have occurred recently on Pagan and prehistorically on Rota. A review of literature, field notes, and habitat loss indicates the subspecies' total popualtion has probably been reduced by at least 36-52% in this century. The degredation and loss of wetlands and introduced competition and predators pose the greatest threats to the moorhen in the Marianas."
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Stinson, Derek; Ritter, Michael; Reichel, James
- Units
- AMME , PACN , WAPA
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, CNMI, Endangered Species, Guam, Mariana moorhen (Gallinula chloropus guami), Saipan, wetland surveys