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Save the Last Monarchs of Polynesia, Two Critically Endangered Birds, for Future Generations
Grantee Name: 
Société d'Ornithologie de Polynésie Manu
HOTSPOT
Polynesia-Micronesia
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$198,578
DATES
Jan 2011
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Dec 2012
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Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Polynesia-Micronesia
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$198,578
DATES
Jan 2011
-
Dec 2012

Conserve the last viable populations of two Critically Endangered bird species, the Tahiti monarch (Pomarea nigra) and the Fatu Hiva monarch (Pomarea whitney), reducing the threat from invasive mammals and rehabilitating their habitat. In the medium term, islands that are predator free will be identified and the feasibility of establishing alternative populations of both species will be assessed.

Strategic Direction: 3 Build awareness and participation of local leaders and community members in the implementation of protection and recovery plans for threatened species