The Crimson Finch is listed as Vulnerable under the Queensland
Governments Nature Conservation Act (1994) (QEPA 2006). Improving
our understanding of the species conservation needs and status of
this bird is a high priority for the Fitzroy Basin
Association. Wayne Houston and Robert Black of Central
Queensland University are conducting a project with the following
broad objectives:
Reviewing known information about the ecology of the Crimson Finch;
Mapping braided channels in the Isaacs and Connors Catchments;
Assessing Crimson Finch distribution, abundance and seasonal use of
selected sites;
Investigating use by Crimsons Finches of sites with contrasting
grazing pressures
Describing habitat requirements
Raising community awareness of the plight of the Crimson Finch and
enhance likelihood of locating further sites of Crimson Finch
occurrence (+ other threatened or near threatened finches e.g. Star
Finch)
Determining if the subspecies is present in other suitable habitat.
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