Seychelles paradise-flycatcher  (Terpsiphone corvina)

Habitat destruction has been the major cause of the deleterious decline in paradise flycatcher numbers (2). Suitable forests on La Digue have been cleared to make way for tourist and private development (2), and for coconut plantations (3). Recently, a disease affecting takamaka trees has provided further cause for concern (2).

In 1981, a small area of mature woodland habitat was designated as a reserve, areas of standing water have been created and public awareness programmes put into action (2). The remnant populations on additional islands require further investigation as to whether they are viable (2). Encouragingly, the population on La Digue has recently shown a marked increase and may be more adaptable than was previously feared; territories have been found in woodland near to housing developments (2).