The ‘golden morph’ of the White-tailed tropic bird is known as the golden bosun.
Its gold-tinged feathers have earned it its local name – the golden bosun.
The golden bosun’s only known breeding location is Christmas Island. It roosts and forages over the Indian Ocean.
There are less than 10,000 left of this precious bird and The Golden Bosun is a local icon endemic to Christmas Island, it’s listed as endangered.
Supporters of this project helped this species survive and thrive by contributing to bird feed, veterinary care, supplies at the rehab centre and vital habitat conservation.
Thank you for caring about one of Australia’s rarest and most special birds!
Did you know
- There are less than 10,000 left of this precious bird
- The Golden Bosun is a local icon endemic to Christmas Island.
- Listed as endangered.
How you can help this species survive and thrive:
- $50 contributes to bird feed
- $100 contributes to veterinary care
- $200 contributes to supplies at the rehab centre
- $1000 contributes to vital habitat conservation
Your donation is acknowledged with an environmentally friendly email fact sheet about your new friend, the Golden Bosun, and a receipt. All donations within Australia over $2 are tax deductible.
Thank you for caring about one of Australia’s rarest and most special birds!
Header image credit: Golden Bosun, © Barry Baker
