The Black-throated Finch Poephila cincta in New South Wales

Abstract

A literature review was conducted to draw together details of Black-throated Finch Poephila cincta records in New South Wales over the last few decades. Based on the locations of these records, and using habitat guidelines from them, on-ground surveys were conducted at likely Black-throated Finch locations. No records of this species in New South Wales were found later than 1994, and no individuals of the target species were sighted during the on-ground surveys. Based on these results, we conclude that the species may no longer occur in New South Wales and that the most recent records may have been of relict populations that no longer exist.