Bubo virginianus
System : Terrestrial
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Animalia
Chordata
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Strigiformes
Strigidae
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Summary
Bubo virginianus was intentionally introduced to Hiva Oa in French Polynesia to combat rats. This bird of prey has affected all native birds on the island.

Principal source:

Compiler: Comité français de l'UICN (IUCN French Committee) & IUCN SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG)

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Publication date: 2008-03-14

Recommended citation: Global Invasive Species Database (2024) Species profile: Bubo virginianus. Downloaded from http://iucngisd.org/gisd/species.php?sc=1242 on 23-11-2024.

Countries (or multi-country features) with distribution records for Bubo virginianus
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Informations on Bubo virginianus has been recorded for the following locations. Click on the name for additional informations.
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Red List assessed species 3: EX = 1; CR = 1; EN = 1;
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Locations
FRENCH POLYNESIA
Mechanism
[1] Predation
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[1] Environmental Ecosystem - Habitat
  • [1] Reduction in native biodiversity
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Bibliography
5 references found for Bubo virginianus

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General information
BirdLife International 2008. Ptilinopus mercierii. In: IUCN 2010. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Summary: Available from: http://www.iucnredlist.org/apps/redlist/details/143677/0 [Accessed 4 October 2010]
BirdLife International 2009. Todiramphus godeffroyi. In: IUCN 2010. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Summary: Available from: http://www.iucnredlist.org/apps/redlist/details/142177/0 [Accessed 4 October 2010]
Holyoak, D. T.& Thibault, J. C. 1984. Contribution � l��tude des Oiseaux de Polyn�sie Orientale. M�moires du Mus�um National d�Histoire Naturelle, n.s. S�rie A, Zoologie, Tome 127. �ditions du Museum, Paris.
ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System), 2008. Online Database Bubo virginianus (Gmelin, 1788)
Summary: An online database that provides taxonomic information, common names, synonyms and geographical jurisdiction of a species. In addition links are provided to retrieve biological records and collection information from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) Data Portal and bioscience articles from BioOne journals.
Available from: http://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=177884 [Accessed 10 March 2008]
Soci�t� d Ornithologie de Polyn�sie fran�aise
Summary: Site internet de la Soci�t� d Ornithologie de Polyn�sie fran�aise. De nombreuses informations utiles notamment sur les oiseaux exotiques envahissants et leurs impacts sur l avifaune indig�ne.
Available from: http://www.manu.pf/F_Archipels.html {Accessed 4 April 2008]
Contact
The following 1 contacts offer information an advice on Bubo virginianus
Meyer,
Jean-Yves
Geographic region: Pacific, Indian Ocean
Ecosystem: Terrestrial
Expert in the botany of French Polynesia and the Pacific Islands, and has worked on ecology and biological control of Miconia calvescens in French Polynesia.
Organization:
D�l�gation � la Recherche
Address:
D�l�gation � la Recherche, Gouvernement de Polyn�sie fran�aise. B.P. 20981, 98713 Papeete, Tahiti, Polyn�sie fran�aise
Phone:
689 47 25 60
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Bubo virginianus
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Recommended citation
(2024). Bubo virginianus. IUCN Environmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa (EICAT).