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EEP STUDBOOK CROWNED PIGEONS INTRODUCTION
2. Information on developments in 1997 / 1998
Several Mindanao bleeding heart (Gallicolumba criniger) doves were imported to the ESB
population from the private sector in Belgium. As a result this population is now stronger and
will provide useful information to aid in the management of the critically threatened Negros
bleeding heart (G. keayi) in the Philippines.
A proposal during the year to add the European Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur) to the
recommended species list was agreed during the TAG meeting in September and Gary Clark,
Tilgate Nature Centre, West Sussex, will act as contact for this species.
3. Tag goals for 1998 / 1999
1. To publish proceedings from the symposium held at Bristol Zoo Gardens in May 1998.
(These will be produced through ABWAK).
2. To continue to enhance links with the North American Co-chairs and improve cooperation.
3. To forge links with field conservation work and encourage support wherever possible.
4. To produce a TAG newsletter for circulation to all interested parties.
EEP Pigeon TAG Regional Collection Plan Report
EEP Species
1. Mauritius pink pigeon (Columba mayeri) from Mauritius.
2. Socorro dove (Zenaida graysoni) from the Socorro Islands.
3. Common crowned pigeon (Goura cristata) from Northwest New Guinea and offshore
islands.
4. Scheepmakers crowned pigeon (Goura scheepmakeri) form southern New Guinea.
5. Victoria Crowned Pigeon (Goura Victoria), Jobi + Biak Island, Northern New Guinea.
ESB Species
1. Luzon bleeding heart pigeon (Gallicolumba luzonica) from the Philippines.
2. Bartlett's dove (Gallicolumba criniger) from the Philippines.
3. Pheasant pigeon (Otidiphaps nobilis aruensis) from the Aru islands.
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