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Thursday, April 20, 2023

From the News: Reintroduction of the Micronesian Kingfisher

US. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces the Final Rule for the Experimental Population of Sihek on Palmyra Atoll

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the publication of the final rule establishing a nonessential experimental population of sihek (Guam kingfisher) on Palmyra Atoll, which is co-managed by The Nature Conservancy and the Service.

Under section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act, captive-bred sihek will be released to Palmyra Atoll as an experimental population in an effort to support the reintroduction of the at-risk species and foster long-term recovery.

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