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