Helmeted Honeyeater Numbers Triple to 250 in Victoria

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Victoria's conservation teams combine technology and community efforts to protect threatened bird populations.

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Sound tracking devices catch female Plains-wanderer mating calls across Victoria's northern grasslands with 60 remote recorders.

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Hooded Plover eggs have 2.5% chance of survival to adulthood on Victorian beaches, driving protection measures.

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Zoos Victoria's breeding program and supplementary feeding help Helmeted Honeyeater population reach 250 in wild.

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Public awareness drives save beach birds as 1,500 locals learn nest protection, helping 43 Hooded Plover chicks reach maturity.

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New plantings connect Berrook Forest to Murray Sunset Park since 2015 to support Malleefowl movement between areas.

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Conservation teams map 74 Malleefowl nests across 1,225 hectares for national population monitoring.

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Five Hooded Plover chicks survive on Surf Coast between Torquay and Lorne, marking local conservation success.

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Victorian Government backs wildlife protection with $609 million investment since 2014 for threatened species recovery.

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