Islands are home to a disproportionately large number of threatened species. Restricted ranges and long-term isolation can greatly exacerbate the impacts of anthropogenic threats such as habitat loss, invasive species, and climate change on island endemics. The Endangered Norfolk Island green parrot (Cyanoramphus cookii) is a prime example of an island-dwelling parrot threatened by habitat loss, a lack of secure breeding sites and predation by introduced mammals.
Daniel’s PhD explores the breeding and population dynamics of the Norfolk Island green parrot. His research examines the species’ reproductive success and nest use, the efficacy of nest protection, and the population genetics of the single population on Norfolk Island. His research aims to fill key knowledge gaps and inform the future conservation management of the species.
