Portal to the Lesser White-fronted Goose

Literature type: Scientific

Journal: Bird Conservation International

Volume: 22 , Pages: 128-134.

DOI: 10.1017/S095927091100030X

Language: English

Full reference: Wang, W., Fox, A.D., Cong, P., Barter, M. & Cao, L. 2012. Changes in the distribution and abundance of wintering Lesser White-fronted Geese Anser erythropus in eastern China. Bird Conservation International 22: 128-134. https://www.dx.doi.org/10.1017/S095927091100030X

Abstract:

The Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus is globally threatened with an estimated world population of 25,000 28,000, of which c 20,000 winter at East Dongting Lake, China. We present here the first collation of published and unpublished data on the distribution and abundance of the species in eastern China in recent decades. Lesser White-fronted Goose numbers have declined greatly in Anhui, Jiangxi and Jiangsu Provinces between the late-1980s/early-1990s and recent years: the species’ range has now mainly contracted to East Dongting Lake in Hunan. The relatively stable numbers at East Dongting Lake suggest that the population is not currently threatened, but the extreme concentration at one lake makes the species vulnerable. Lesser White-fronted Geese rely on very specific meadow vegetation exposed after water recession, so changes in water levels or recession timing, due to hydrological changes following the commissioning of the Three Gorges Dam, may affect biomass, palatability and plant species composition of the meadows. Thus, it is critically important to understand the wintering ecology and habitat needs of this threatened species at East Dongting Lake. It is also essential to conduct further synchronous Yangtze River floodplain surveys to assess the current status, distribution and habitat use of Lesser White-fronted Geese throughout the region.

Literature type: Yearbook

Journal: Linnut-vuosikirja

Volume: 2011 , Pages: 4-11.

Language: Finnish (In Finnish with English summary).

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Full reference: Tolvanen, P., Kaartinen, R., Karvonen, R., Lehtiniemi, T., Mikander, N., Timonen, S., Aarvak, T. & Øien, I.J. 2011. Kiljuhanhen suojelu 2005-2011 - onko Pohjolan kannan aallonpohja ohitettu? [Conservation of Lesser White-fronted Goose in 2005-11.]

Keywords: conservation, status

Literature type: Report

Language: English

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Full reference: Rozenfeld, S. 2011. Regulation of Spring and Autumn Hunting on Waterbirds in the Kumo-Manych Depression, Russian Federation, March 2010-February 2011. , AEWA Lesser White fronted Goose International Working Group Report Series No. 2. Bonn, Germany.

Keywords: hunting, protection, conservation

Literature type: Red list

Journal: 2011

Language: English (In English and Mongolian)

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Full reference: Gombobaatar, S., Monks, E.M. (compilers), Seidler, R., Sumiya, D., Tseveenmyadag, N., Bayarkhuu, S., Baillie, J.E.M., Boldbaatar, Sh. & Uuganbayar, Ch. (editors) 2011. Mongolian Red list of birds. , Regional Red Lists Series Vol. 7. Birds. Zoologial Society of London, National University of Mongolia and Mongolian Ornithological society. 1036 pp.

Keywords: Red List, Mongolia, taxonomy, distribution, numbers, threats, conservation

Literature type: Red list

Language: English (In English and Mongolian)

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Full reference: Gombobaatar, S. & Monks, E.M., Seidler, R., Sumyia, D., Tseveenmyadag, N., Bayarkhuu, S., Baillie, J.E., Boldbataar, Sh. & Uuganbayar, Ch. 2011. Mongolian Red List of birds. , Regional red list of birds. Vol.7. Zoological Society of London, National university of Mongolia & Mongolian ornithological Society.

Keywords: Red list, Mongolia, taxonomy, distribution, ecology, threats, conservation

Literature type: General

Journal: Bulletin of the goose, swan and duck study group of northern Eurasia (Casarca)

Volume: 13 , Pages: 76-103.

Language: Russian (In Russian with English summary)

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Full reference: Syroechkovski, E.E. & Klokov, K.B. 2010. [The use of questionnaire to investigate waterfowl hunting in the Russian arctic.], Bulletin of the goose, swan and duck study group of northern Eurasia (Casarca): 13, 76-103.

Keywords: Russia, hunting, conservation

Literature type: General

Journal: Bulletin of the goose, swan and duck study group of northern Eurasia (Casarca)

Volume: 13 , Pages: 147-159.

Language: Russian (In Russian with English summary)

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Full reference: Rozenfeld, S.B. & Syroechkovski, Jr. E.E. 2010. [Strategy for optimization of the use of waterfowl resources of the Kumo-Manych lowland.], Bulletin of the goose, swan and duck study group of northern Eurasia (Casarca): 13, 147-159.

Keywords: Russia, hunting, conservation

Literature type: Report

Language: English

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Full reference: Amato, G. 2010. A Review of the Conservation Genetics Issues Confronting the Lesser White-fronted Goose Recovery Program. , Executive Summary for unfinalized report.

Keywords: genetics, reintroduction

Literature type: Report

Language: English

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Full reference: Tolvanen, P., Øien, I.J. & Ruokolainen, K. (eds.) 2009. Conservation of Lesser White-fronted Goose on the European migration route. Final report of the EU LIFE-Nature project 2005–2009. , WWF Finland Report 27 & NOF Rapportserie Report No 1-2009.

Keywords: conservation, monitoring, EU-Life, annual report

Literature type: Rep.article

Language: English

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Full reference: Øien, I.J., Aarvak, T., Ekker, I.J. & Tolvanen, P. 2009. Mapping of migration routes of the Fennoscandian Lesser White-fronted Goose breeding population with profound implications for conservation priorities. , In: Tolvanen, P., Øien, I.J. & Ruokolainen, K. (eds.). Conservation of Lesser White-fronted Goose on the European migration route. Final report of the EU LIFE-Nature project 2005–2009. WWF Finland Report 27 & NOF Rapportserie Report No 1-2009: pp. 12-18.

Keywords: monitoring, EU-Life, annual report, Fennoscandian, satellite telemetry